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
Gallant
a man who likes the
company of women and is attentive to them
Premonition
An advanced warning
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
Indignant
Angry because of injustice
or unworthiness
Implore
To beg urgently for aid or mercy.
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.
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
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.