The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 3-4

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Sophisticated

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Having worldly knowledge and refinement

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Aloofness

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Distant and unsympathetic disposition

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ELITE

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Group enjoying superior status

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Reputation

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State of being held in high esteem and honor

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Tension

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State of mental or emotional strain or suspense

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RECKON: Expect, believe, or suppose

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Meaning of 'reckon'

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Frustration

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Annoyance at being hindered or criticized

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STAGGER: walk as if unable to control one's movements

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Example: Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering, I figured they were reeling pickled.

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SMOLDERING

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showing scarcely suppressed anger

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CLUTCH: Hold firmly

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Usually with one's hands