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The Outsider
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| asset | a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. |
| unfathomable | incapable of being fully explored or understood. |
| rivalry | competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. |
| gingerly | in a careful or cautious manner. |
| sagely | in a profoundly wise manner. |
| nonchalantly | in a casually calm and relaxed manner. |
| abiding | (of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time; enduring. |
| sophisticated | having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. |
| aloofness | removed or distant either physically or emotionally. |
| elite | a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society. |
| apprehensive | anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
| defiance | open resistance; bold disobedience. |
| sheepish | (of a person or expression) showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence. |
| premonition | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. |
| imploringly | in a way that expresses urgent or piteous pleading, as for aid or mercy; beseechingly |
| sullenly | become less intense, violent, or severe. |
| subside | evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way. |
| elude | emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves. |
| radiate | physical strength in contrast to intelligence. |
| brawn | filled with horror or shock. |
| aghast | make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). |
| exploit | cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. |
| divert | compliance with standards, rules, or laws. |
| conformity | being covered or clothed |
| clad |