Vocabulary from ch. 7, 9 The Outsiders Flashcards

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mortal

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Subject to death; having a transitory life.

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grimacing

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Making a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval or pain.

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affectionately

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In a way that displays fondness or tenderness.

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superiority

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The state of being superior or higher in rank, quality, or status.

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menace

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A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.

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conformity

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Compliance with standards, rules, or laws.

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stifled

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To suppress or hold back; to suffocate or smother.

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leery

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Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.

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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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contracted

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To become smaller or shrink; to enter into a formal agreement.