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10 Cards in this Set
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Imploringly
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In a pleading, begging manner.
Ex. Darry imploringly asked for Ponyboy to come home because he loved him. |
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Sullenly
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In a gloomy, silent, surly way.
Ex. Two-Bit sullenly asked for his switchblade back because it was his only one. |
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Hue
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Color, especially a tint or shade.
Ex. Jonny stared at the orange hued sky and it reminded him of home. |
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Subside
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To sink back down; become lower.
Ex. Dally stared at the subsiding ocean and took in the view. |
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Elude
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To escape understanding; baffle.
Ex. It seemed that Jonny eluded everyone as he explained why it rains. |
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Wistfully
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Longingly; in a wishful manner.
Ex. Ponyboy wistfully looked at Sodapop hoping that one day he would look as good as him. |
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Doggedly
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In a stubborn or persistent way.
Ex. Dally doggedly pursued the Soc's even though he was outnumbered. |
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Conviction
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A strong belief.
Ex. Darry had a conviction that one day the tables would turn on the Soc's. |
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Detached
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Uninvolved; indifferent, disinterested.
Ex. Ponyboy already new the material being taught in class so he felt very detached. |
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Racking
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Agonizing, tormenting.
Ex. The feel of fists hitting Ponyboy's face was racking but he kept on fighting. |
