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Outsiders Vocab
Question | Answer |
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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 |