Vocabulary for Chapters 1- 2

The Outsiders

Rumble

To engage in a gang fight

Hesitation

The act of stopping or pausing because of

uncertainty or indecision

Rebellious

Tending to fight against Disobeying authority

Reputation

Overall quality or character as seen or judged by

people in general

Reckless

Without care for consequences or danger

Rivalry

The state of being a rival Competition

Nonchalantly

In an unconcerned manner

Incredulous

Doubtful; skeptical

Sympathetic

Given to or arising from

sympathy and sensitivity to others

Unfathomable

Impossible to understand

Vocabulary for Chapters 3 - 4

The Outsiders

aloofness

A reserved manner;

uninterested manner

The state of being disliked

Contempt

Defiance

the act or an instance of defying

Elite

a small powerful group of people

Gallant

a man who likes the

company of women and is attentive to them

Premonition

An advanced warning

Rueful

Regretful Mournful

Apprehensive

fearful of what may be coming

Sophisticated

Worldy-wise

Knowing

Wince

To shrink back as if in pain

Vocabulary for Chapters 5-6

The Outsiders

apparent

Readily seen; exposed to

sight; visible.

bewilder

To confuse or puzzle completely; perplex.

Reluctantly

Unwillingly

Sullenly

Gloomily; in a bad-tempered manner

Conviction A strong belief.

Elude To escape understanding

Indignant

Angry because of injustice

or unworthiness

Implore

To beg urgently for aid or mercy.

Testify

To bear witness; to give evidence

Vital Pertaining to life; necessary for life.

Vocabulary for Chapters 7-9

The Outsiders

abrupt

A pause or doubt before acting, speaking, or

deciding

bleak Without hope or encouragement

Conformity Acting according to general

rules or standards

Divert

To draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.

Exploit A striking or notable deed;

a heroic act.

Hence

For this reason; therefore.

Mimic

To copy or imitate.

Mourn

To express deep sorrow for someone who’s died.

Recurring

Occurring or appearing again

Resemblance

A likeness, appearance, or semblance of something

Vocabulary for Chapters 10-12

The Outsiders

Agony Extreme and generally

prolonged pain; intense physical or mental

suffering

Delirious A temporary mental

disturbance resulting from high fever or shock and

marked by confusion

Guardian

A person who is entrusted by law with the care of a child or someone legally incapable of managing

their own affairs.

Acquitted To relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not

guilty

Impact

Influence; effect

Stupor Suspension of sensibility

Triumph The act, fact, or condition

of being victorious

Vague Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.

Circumstance

A modifying or influencing factor.

Delirious Showing signs of a

temporary disorder of mental faculties.

Composition

A short essay written as a

school exercise.