Vocabulary from ch. 7, 9 The Outsiders Quizs

bleak

• Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; not hopeful or encouraging.

• Full of warmth and kindness; very encouraging.

• Bright and cheerful; full of hope.

• Rich in life and vitality; very promising.

superiority

• The state of being inferior or lower in rank, quality, or status.

• The state of being equal in rank, quality, or status.

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

• The state of being different in rank, quality, or status.

contemptuously

• In a respectful manner that shows admiration.

• In a scornful way that shows disdain.

• In a neutral way without any strong feelings.

• In a joyful manner that expresses happiness.

affectionately

• In a way that displays fondness or tenderness.

• In a manner that shows indifference or apathy.

• In a way that is harsh or severe.

• In a manner that is overly critical or judgmental.

stifled

• To suppress or hold back; to suffocate or smother.

• To encourage or promote growth; to nurture.

• To express openly; to reveal emotions.

• To isolate or separate from others; to alienate.

exploits

• Bold or daring feats; to make use of a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way.

• A type of software used for data analysis.

• A method of teaching that emphasizes hands-on experience.

• A legal term for a breach of contract.

grimacing

• Making a facial expression that indicates happiness or joy.

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

• Making a facial expression that shows surprise or shock.

• Making a facial expression that conveys calmness or serenity.

contracted

• To become larger or expand; to enter into a formal agreement.

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

• To dissolve a contract; to become smaller.

• To create a new contract; to grow larger.

radiates

• To emit energy, especially light or heat, in the form of rays or waves.

• To absorb energy from the surroundings.

• To reflect light or heat back into the environment.

• To conduct energy through a medium.

mimicking

• Imitating someone or their actions or words, typically to entertain or ridicule.

• Creating a new style or trend in art or fashion.

• Expressing emotions through body language and gestures.

• Copying a person's handwriting for forgery.