Outsiders Vocab Chapters 9-10

Front 1

Underprivileged

Back 1

Needy or disadvantaged
Because the boy was so underprivleged, his shoes were very torn

Front 2

Conformity

Back 2

Acting according to general rules
Since every one in our town is conformed, it is very peaceful

Front 3

Ruefully

Back 3

Regretfully, sorrowfully
When my vacation was over, I ruefully got on the plane

Front 4

Leery

Back 4

Wary, suspicious
After John cheated on test, I am always leery of him

Front 5

Taut

Back 5

Not slack, pulled tight
Because she was mad at the kids for ruining her flower garden, The stern old lady's face was taut

Front 6

Contract

Back 6

To draw together, to shrink
When ice melts, it contracts

Front 7

Stupor

Back 7

State in which the mind and senses are dulled; dazed.
He was in a stupor after his grandma died

Front 8

Stricken

Back 8

Agonized, tortured, heartbroken
She was stricken when instead of proposing, he broke up with her.

Front 9

Delirious

Back 9

Wildly irrational, mentally wandering
After breaking her leg, she was delirious with pain

Front 10

Clad

Back 10

Dressed, wearing
He was clad, from head to toe, in shining armor, in order to protect himself in the battle