The Outsiders
Vocabulary for
Chapters 1- 2
Rumble
Hesitation
To engage in a gang fight
The act of stopping or
pausing because of
uncertainty or indecision
Rebellious
Reputation
Tending to fight against
Disobeying authority
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
Incredulous
In an unconcerned manner
Doubtful; skeptical
Sympathetic
Unfathomable
Given to or arising from
sympathy and sensitivity to
others
Impossible to understand
The Outsiders
Vocabulary for
Chapters 3 - 4
aloofness
A reserved manner;
uninterested manner
Contempt
The state
of being disliked
Defiance
Elite
the act or an instance of
defying
a small powerful group of
people
Gallant
a man who likes the
company of women and is
attentive to them
Premonition
An advanced warning
Apprehensive
Rueful
fearful of what may be
coming
Regretful
Mournful
Sophisticated
Worldy-wise
Knowing
Wince
To shrink back as if in pain
The Outsiders
Vocabulary for
Chapters 5-6
apparent
Readily seen; exposed to
sight; visible.
bewilder
To confuse or puzzle
completely; perplex.
Reluctantly
Unwillingly
Sullenly
Gloomily; in a badtempered 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
Vital
To bear witness; to give
evidence
Pertaining to life;
necessary for life.
The Outsiders
Vocabulary for
Chapters 7-9
abrupt
bleak
A pause or doubt before
acting, speaking, or
deciding
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
The Outsiders
Vocabulary for
Chapters 10-12
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.