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10 Cards in this Set
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underprivileged |
not enjoying the social or economic benefits others have: needy or disadvantaged. Because Darry's parents died in a car crash and he had to work instead of attending college, many of the socs considered him underprivileged. |
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conformity |
acting according to general rules. Since nobody wanted to get in trouble, there was a feeling of conformity throughout the entire town. |
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ruefully |
regretfully, sorrowfully. After forgetting to feed her fish caused its death, everything the girl said came out ruefully. |
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leery |
wary, suspicious. Because of his friends history of lying, the boy was rather leery of his story. |
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taut |
not slack, pulled tight As the rope began to sag, the girl quickly pulled it taut again to stop the ship from singing. |
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contract |
to draw together, shrink Whenever the boy tried to talk, his courage began to contract. |
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stupor |
state in which the mind and senses are dulled over, dulled. That the boy had done something so crazy, he was now in a stupor. |
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stricken |
tortured, agonized, heartbroken. Although her friend apologized, the girl still felt stricken. |
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delirious |
wildly irrational, mentally wandering. As the fever got higher, the boy got more and more delirious. |
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Clad |
dressed, wearing When the girl came into school clad in a very stylish outfit, everybody was impressed. |
