The Outsiders Ch. 3-4 Vocab

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Meaning of 'sophisticated'

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Having extensive worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

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Word for accepting something unpleasant or difficult:

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Resignedly

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Meaning of 'ember'

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A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.

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Do something in a brave or heroic manner.

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Gallantly

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Means 'removed or distant in interest or feeling'

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Aloofness

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Meaning of "elite"?

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A select group superior in ability or qualities to the rest of society.

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Means "anxious or fearful that something bad will happen"?

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Apprehensive

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Defiance:

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Open resistance; bold disobedience.

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Feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless.

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Contemptuous

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Meaning of 'sheepish'?

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Showing embarrassment from shame or lack of self-confidence.