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What does aloof mean?
acting distant, cold, detached
What does bewildered mean?
confused or puzzled
What does bickering mean?
arguing back and forth over small matters
What does comtempt mean?
powerful dislike or hatred
What does defiance mean?
acting against authority: resistance
What does elite mean?
the highest or most privileged group
What does elude mean?
to escape or avoid capture
What does gallant mean?
brave, noble, heroic
What does groggy mean?
dazed and unsteady, often from shock or injury
What does incredulous mean?
surprised; unwilling to believe
What does Madras mean?
a bright plaid cloth popular in the 60s
What does passionate mean?
strong feelings or intense emotions
What does reformatory mean?
a correctional institution for young offenders
What does repuation mean?
what others think of your character
What does stricken mean?
overcome by shock, fear, or grief
What does staggered mean?
weak and unbalanced walking
