Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 7+8

Front 1

Radiate

Back 1

verb
to send out rays; to beam or shine
The sunlight radiated off the mirror.

Front 2

Delinquents

Back 2

noun
people (especially young people) who commit a crime.
The delinquents crept through the alley.

Front 3

Manslaughter

Back 3

noun
unlawfully killing another without planning it in advance
The cops statement said the man died as a result of manslaughter.

Front 4

Brawn

Back 4

noun
strength; physical power
The amount of brawn on the football team surprised the coach.

Front 5

Recurring

Back 5

verb
occurring again and again
The recurring patterns mystified Bob.

Front 6

Aghast

Back 6

adjective
shocked; horrified; terrified
She face froze in an aghast expression.

Front 7

Exploit

Back 7

noun
daring act or heroic deed
His quick actions was such an exploit, he won a key to the city.

Front 8

Faltered

Back 8

verb
spoke hesitantly; stammered
If he faltered in his speech, he wouldn't get the job for sure.

Front 9

Jet

Back 9

adjective
black, usually highly polished
His jet hair gave him popularity at school.

Front 10

Divert

Back 10

verb
draw to another direction; turn from its course
The robbers had to divert the guard from his position in order to steal the jewel.