Ch 5-12 outsiders Flashcards

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implore

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beg or pray earnestly for

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fathom

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get to the bottom of; understand fully

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sullen

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silent because of bad humor or anger

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3
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vital

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necessary for life

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indignant

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angry at something unworthy, unjust, or unfair

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gallant

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noble in spirit or in conduct

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gorged

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to overeat or stuff yourself with food

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inhalation

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draw into lungs, breath in

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plasma

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the clear, almost colorless, liquid part of blood consisting of water, salt, proteins, and other substances

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cunductive

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act in a certain way; behave

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exploit

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bold; unusual acts; daring deeds

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mimicking

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make fun of by imitating; copy closely

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12
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illicit

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not permitted by law; forbidden

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13
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stupor

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a dazed condition; loss or lessening of the power to feel

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14
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acquitted

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declare not guilty

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15
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literal meanin

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what the words actually mean based on the dictionary definition

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figuratve meaning

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meaning that goes beyond the dictionary definition to mean something different or more than the literal meaning

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similie

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comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as

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idiom

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a figure of speech that contains figurative meaning outside of the literal meaning

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hyperbole

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use of exaggeration to emphasize a point or add humor to writing