Outsiders Vocab Quiz Flashcards
(26 cards)
Editorial
newspaper article that gives an opinion on an issue or topic
Asset
something that is useful or valuable; sometimes “asset” refers to property a person owns
Incredulous
not willing or not able to believe something is true
Unfathomable
impossible to understand
Gingerly
cautiously, carefully, warily
Nonchalant
seemingly casual, calm, and relaxed
Reckless
not caring or thinking about what could happen as a result of your actions; behaving in a risky, thoughtless manner
Gallant
brave or heroic
Elite
the best and most desirable;
most superior; cream of the crop
Defiance
bold disobedience
Contempt
the feeling that you are better than something/someone; disdain; scorn
Rueful
full of regret and sorrow
Implore
to beg
Sullen
sulky; gloomy; in a bad mood
Subside
to become less intense; give in; decline; abate
Elude
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evade or escape, usually in a tricky, clever way
Indignant
resentful and angry, usually because of something that seems unfair
Bewilder
to be confused or perplexed
Conviction
a strong or confident belief/opinion
Ember
a piece of burning wood or coal
Exploit
a bold or daring achievement
Dogged
stubborn and persistent
Conformity
the opposite of uniqueness;
blending into/acting like what lots of other people are doing
Leery
Cautious and wary
