Unit #1: Bold Actions/The Outsiders Vocabulary

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Acquitted

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Judged to be not guilty of a crime in court.

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Incredulous

Back

Not able to or willing to believe something; showing disbelief.

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Ruefully

Back

In a way that shows regret or sorrow, often with a small smile or sigh.

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Gallantly

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Bravely or politely, especially in a heroic or chivalrous way.

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Sullenly

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In a gloomy, angry, or silently upset way.

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Disrespectful

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In a disrespectful or scornful way, showing a lack of respect.

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Momentum

Back

Start to lose strength or momentum.

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Strange

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So strange or difficult that it’s hard to understand or imagine.

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Hesitation

Back

Doing something unwillingly or with hesitation.

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Anger

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Angry because something seems unfair or wrong.