11/10/10 – Language Arts – Ms. Bakie The Outsiders

THE OUTSIDERS – CHAPTER 4 VOCAB

YOU WILL BE HAVING A QUIZ OVER THESE VOCAB WORDS NEXT WEEK! STUDY

1. APPREHENSIVE – (Adjective)a. Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

2. CONTEMPTUOUSLY – (Adverb)a. The feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile,

or worthless; disdain; scorn.

3. DEFIANCE – (Noun)a. A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.

4. PREMONITION – (Noun)a. A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment

5. REFORMATORY – (Noun)a. An institution for reforming young offenders, especially minors.

6. RUEFULLY– (Adverb)a. Feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow or pity; mournful.

7. UNCEASINGLY – (ADV)a. Not ceasing or stopping; continuous.