The Outsiders: Section 5 Flashcards
Circumstances
a condition that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor
an incident or occurrence
Acquitted
to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty
to release or discharge (a person) from an obligation.
to settle or satisfy (a debt, obligation, claim, etc.).
to bear or conduct (oneself); behave
to free or clear (oneself)
Concussion
injury to the brain or spinal cord due to jarring from a blow, fall, or the like.
shock caused by the impact of a collision
Daze
to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.
to overwhelm; dazzle
Delirious
affected with or characteristic of delirium.
wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc.
Flinching
to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
to shrink under pain; wince.
Hazy
characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
lacking distinctness or clarity; vague; indefinite; obscure; confused
Idolized
to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc.
to worship as a god.
Stupor
suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.
mental torpor; apathy; stupefaction.
Vaguely
not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed
Veered
to change direction or turn about or aside; shift, turn, or change from one course, position, inclination,
to change direction clockwise