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Outsiders Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| madras shirt | loose, brightly-colored material |
| aloofness | distant, unfriendly |
| rarities | uncommon |
| unfathomable | unbelievable, hard to comprehend |
| delirious | mental confusion |
| gingerly | carefully, gently, softly |
| gallant | fearless, bold, brave |
| cunning | sly, crafty, daring |
| contemptuously | with hatred, disrespect |
| resemblance | similar looks or features |
| incredulous | with shock or disbelief |
| acquit | to free, excuse, find innocent |
| slouch | droop, sag |
| nonchalantly | casually, without emotion |
| imploringly | in a begging, pleading way |
| bewilderment | the state of being confused |
| vaguely | not clearly |
| sagely | wisely |
| defiance | disobedience; the act of resisting authority |
| reluctant | not willing |
| aghast | showing horror or shock |
| sullenly | dull, sluggish, gloomy |
| ruefully | regretfully; trying to get sympathy |