"The Outsiders" Vocabulary words Ch. 1-6
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jherring929 on September 30, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Incredulous | Unwilling or unable to believe something |
| Hoodlum | a violent criminal |
| Hesitation | The action of pausing before saying or doing something |
| Rumble | a fight between two gangs |
| Stricken | overwhelmed by disease, misfortune, or sorrow |
| Muffle | to deaden (sound) by wrappings or other means |
| Rebellious | Showing a desire to resist authority or control |
| Gallant | brave, heroic, dashing |
| Rank | not cool, awful, terrible |
| Aloof | not friendly; cool and distant |
| Sophisticated | highly developed; having wordly knowledge |
| Elite | A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category |
| Tension | mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement |
| Reeling | to sway or rock under a blow, shock, etc. |
| Panic | Sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety |
| Apprehensive | Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen |
| Defiance | Open resistance; bold disobedience |
| Self-preservation | The protection of oneself from harm or death, esp. regarded as a basic instinct in human beings |
| Contemptuously | without respect; in a scornful manner |
| Ruefully | Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret |
| Premonition | A strong feeling of something about to happen, esp. something unpleasant |
| Implore | Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something |
| Tuft | A bunch or collection of something, typically threads, grass, or hair |
| Clenched | Press or be pressed tightly together, esp. with anger |
| Hue | A color or shade |
| Subsides | Become less intense, violent, or severe |
| Elude | Evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful way |
| Indignant | Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| Testify | Give evidence as a witness in a court of law |
| Grim | uninviting |
| Apparent | Clearly visible or understood; obvious |
| Aim | A purpose or intention; a desired outcome |
| Conviction | A firmly held belief or opinion |
| Scowl | An angry or bad-tempered expression |
| Towheaded | A person with very light (almost white) blond hair |
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