Outsiders Vocabulary Chapter 1.2

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Sarcastic

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Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

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Rebel

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A person who resists authority, control, or tradition.

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To unfold

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To open or spread out from a folded position.

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Sullen

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Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

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Reckless

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Without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Contempt

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The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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Authority

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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Gloomy

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Dark or poorly lit, especially to appear depressing or frightening.

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Mock

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To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.