Ch 5-12 outsiders Flashcards
implore
beg or pray earnestly for
fathom
get to the bottom of; understand fully
sullen
silent because of bad humor or anger
vital
necessary for life
indignant
angry at something unworthy, unjust, or unfair
gallant
noble in spirit or in conduct
gorged
to overeat or stuff yourself with food
inhalation
draw into lungs, breath in
plasma
the clear, almost colorless, liquid part of blood consisting of water, salt, proteins, and other substances
cunductive
act in a certain way; behave
exploit
bold; unusual acts; daring deeds
mimicking
make fun of by imitating; copy closely
illicit
not permitted by law; forbidden
stupor
a dazed condition; loss or lessening of the power to feel
acquitted
declare not guilty
literal meanin
what the words actually mean based on the dictionary definition
figuratve meaning
meaning that goes beyond the dictionary definition to mean something different or more than the literal meaning
similie
comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as
idiom
a figure of speech that contains figurative meaning outside of the literal meaning
hyperbole
use of exaggeration to emphasize a point or add humor to writing