The OutsidersVocabulary Words

By: Katie Mitchell

Article in a periodical presenting the opinion of the publishers or editors.

I wrote an editorial for the school paper.

Editorial

The act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear.

She had little hesitation when she preformed on stage for the first time.

Hesitation

Disinclined or indisposed to believe; indicating or showing unbelief.

She is almost incredulous at how her circumstances have changed.

Incredulous

Cooly unconcerned, indifferent, unexcited, or casual.

His heart pounded in his chest, as he tried to look nonchalant.

Nonchalantly

Defying or resisting some established authority.

Most kids are rebellious.

Rebellious

The estimation in which a person or thing is held.

The restaurant has a good reputation.

Reputation

The action, position, or relation of a person or thing is held.

There is a rivalry between Yale and Harvard.

Rivalry

A sharply ironical taunt. When giving feedback avoid sarcasm or

highly negative remarks.

Sarcasm

Feeling sympathy, compassionate. I am a sympathetic listener.

Sympathetic

Difficult or impossible to understand. We were amazed at the unfathomable

depth of the ocean.

Unfathomable