The Outsiders Vocabulary 7-12 Flashcards

1
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Mimicking

A

Imitating or copying an action or speech

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2
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Bleak

A

Without hope or encouragement; depressing

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3
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Recurring

A

Returning again to the mind; occurring again

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4
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Faltered

A

Stammered, spoke unsteadily

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5
Q

Divert

A

To distract or turn away from

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6
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Doggedly

A

Showing persistent effort, inflexibility, never giving up

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7
Q

Superiority

A

The condition of being better than others

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8
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Conformity

A

Acting according to social standards or practices; “fitting in”

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9
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Leery

A

Suspicious, wary

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10
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Vaguely

A

Not clearly, showing a lack of understanding

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11
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Concussion

A

An injury to the brain or spinal cord due to a blow or fall

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12
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Delirious

A

Wandering in the mind and talking complete nonsense

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13
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Idolized

A

Worshipped; greatly adored

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14
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Remark

A

Comment

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15
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Liable

A

Likely

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16
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Acquitted

A

Declared not guilty

17
Q

Veered

A

Swerved

18
Q

Vast

A

Immense; widespread