The Outsiders Vocabulary Flashcard Chapters 1-12

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contemptuously

Back

disrespectfully; scornfully

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stupor

Back

a state in which you cannot think, speak, see or hear clearly

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doggedly

Back

stubborn determination

Front

What is the meaning of personification?

Back

the endowment of inanimate objects or abstract concepts with animate or living qualities.

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incredulous

Back

skeptical; disbelieving

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What does the term 'greaser' refer to?

Back

a member of a youth subculture in the 1960s known for their distinctive hairstyles and rebellious attitude.

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What is a 'soc'?

Back

a member of a social group that is typically wealthy and privileged, often in conflict with greasers.

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What does 'aloof' mean?

Back

emotionally detached or uninvolved.

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Define 'imploringly'.

Back

in a pleading or begging manner.

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What is the meaning of 'premonition'?

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a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.