Outsiders Vocab Ch 7-9

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What is the meaning of 'aimless'?

Back

Purposeless

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What does the word 'weary' mean?

Back

Physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.

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What does the word 'stifle' mean?

Back

To quell, crush, or end by force

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What is the definition of 'mock'?

Back

To attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision

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What is the definition of 'taut'?

Back

Tightly drawn; tense; not slack

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What does 'exasperate' mean?

Back

To irritate intensely; infuriate.

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What is the meaning of 'conform'?

Back

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

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What does 'implore' mean?

Back

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

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What is the definition of 'recur'?

Back

To occur again, periodically, or repeatedly.

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What does 'sullen' mean?

Back

Bad-tempered and sulky.