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Outsiders Vocab 9-12
Term | Definition |
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underprivileged | disadvantaged; in need; poor |
leery | suspicious |
conformity | to go along with the rules in a group |
contract | to draw or squeeze together so as to make or become smaller or shorter |
taut | tense |
ruefully | sorrow or regret |
stupor | almost unconscious; unable to think or act normal |
stricken | troubled with disease |
clad | dressed; covered; clothed |
delirious | disturbed state of mind; unable to think in a reasonable way |
idolize | look up to; admire |
hearing | a chance to present one side of a situation to a judge |
guardian | someone 18 years old or older who can care for a minor (17 or younger) |
liable | likely to do or be something |
vacuum | isolated |
well | come up/rise up caused by thoughts or feelings |
vast | massive; unusually large in size or number |
veered | to turn sharply or suddenly change direction |
acquitted | found not guilty/innocent of a crime or offense |