Outsiders Vocabulary #1-20

Sudden and unexpected; brief and to the point of rudeness; curt

• abruptly
• acquired
• acquitted
• aghast

To buy or obtain an object for oneself; learn or develop a skill

• abruptly
• acquired
• acquitted
• aghast

To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of non guilty 

• abruptly
• acquired
• acquitted
• aghast

Filled with horror or shock

• abruptly
• acquired
• acquitted
• aghast

Extreme physical or mental suffering

• agony
• apprehensive
• contemptuously
• eluded

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

• agony
• apprehensive
• contemptuously
• eluded

Showing contempt; scornful

• agony
• apprehensive
• contemptuously
• eluded

Evade or escape from a danger; failing to be remembered

• agony
• apprehensive
• contemptuously
• eluded

Brave; heroic; giving special attention and respect to women

• gallantly
• gingerly
• abruptly
• agony

In a careful or cautious manner; showing great care or caution

• gallantly
• gingerly
• acquired
• contemptuously