Outsiders Vocabulary Flashcards

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Unfathomable

A

Incapable of being fully explored or understood

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Nonchalantly

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“feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.”

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Aloofness

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A state of being distant, remote, or withdrawn from others

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Apprehensive

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Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

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Defiance

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open resistance; bold disobedience

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Imploringly

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in a way that expresses urgent or piteous pleading, as for aid or mercy; beseechingly

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7
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Eluded

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evade or escape from

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Indignant

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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Aghast

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filled with horror or shock.

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10
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Faltered

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start to lose strength or momentum.

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Divert

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cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

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Grimacing

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a contorted facial expression that shows pain, disapproval or disdain.

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Conformity

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compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

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Stupor

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a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.

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Vaguely

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in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly.

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Idolized

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admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.

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Veered

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change direction suddenly.