Unit 2: Novel Study: The Outsiders, Chapters 6–12

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  1. breed
    a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
  2. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  3. testify
    give a solemn statement in a court of law
  4. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
  5. ember
    a hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire
  6. charity
    a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
  7. spruce
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  8. affectionate
    having or displaying warmth or fondness
  9. prime
    of superior grade
  10. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  11. bluff
    pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
  12. indignantly
    in a manner showing anger at something unjust or wrong
  13. idolize
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
  14. liable
    likely to be affected with
  15. guardian
    a person who cares for persons or property
  16. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  17. relieved
    made easier to bear
  18. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  19. puzzled
    filled with bewilderment
  20. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
Created on November 13, 2020 (updated November 20, 2020)

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