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The Outsiders
Term | Definition |
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acquire | |
(verb) to get or to obtain. | |
aloof | |
(adj) indifferent or disinterested. | |
disgrace | |
(noun) the loss of respect or honor. | |
gallantly | |
(adv) bravely; chivalrously; exceptionally polite | |
gingerly | |
(adv) cautiously or carefully | |
hoodlum | |
(noun) young, street ruffian belonging to a gang | |
impersonal | |
(adj) not personal | |
irresistible | |
(adj) enticing; tempting to possess | |
lanky | |
(adj) ungracefully thin and tall | |
mouthy | |
(adj) responding in a rude and pompous manner | |
reckless | |
(adj) unconcerned with the consequences of actions | |
roguish | |
(adj) playfully dishonest or mischievous | |
sarcastic | |
(adj) characterized by mocking | |
sympathetic | |
(adj) feeling of compassion | |
sensitive | |
(adj) easily or readily affected by something |