Humanities The Outsiders Vocab 1-6 Flashcards
(32 cards)
Nonchalantly
in a casually calm and relaxed manner.
content
in a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction
rarely
not often; seldom.
loned
being by oneself
asset
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
slouched
stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way.
madras
a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks.
cowlick
a tuff of hair growing in a different direction
quivering
trembling, shaking
complicated
complex
sarcasm
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something.
groggy
not fully awake
reluctantly
hesitantly, unwillingly
imploringly
beeseechingly
sullenly
gloomy, somber
eluded
escaped, avoided
vital
essential, necessary to life
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
gorged
swallow with greediness
conviction
strong belief
inhalation
to breathe into the lungs
sophisticated
cultured, worldly
elite
a select body, the best
