<p> The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Vocabulary Terms</p><p>Ch. 1 & 2 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) Asset (3): An advantage or source of strength </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> unfathomable (10): Not capable of being understood or grasped</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> rivalry (11): A continued striving for advantage over another</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> gingerly (12): Cautiously; carefully </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 1 sagely (12): Wisely; knowingly </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> roguishly (22): In a mischievous way </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> incredulous (24): Not ready to believe; doubting </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> nonchalantly (25): In a casual and unenthusiastic manner</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 2 abiding (34): Obeying </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> digested (24): Thought over; absorbed </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Ch. 3 & 4 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) sophisticated (38): Experienced in worldly ways </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> aloofness (38): The state of being uninterested and unsympathetic</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 3 elite (41): Superior; top </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> resignedly (44): Patiently accepting; in an unresisting way</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> ember (47): A glowing piece of wood, coal, or other</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> apprehensive (59): Anxious or fearful; uneasy </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 4 defiance (59): Open, bold resistance to authority </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> contemptuous (59): Scornful, despising </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> sheepish (65): Acting embarrassed or ashamed </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> premonition (67): A feeling that something is about to occur</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 5 Ch. 5 & 6 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) imploringly (72): In a pleading, begging manner </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> sullenly (73): In a gloomy, silent, surly way </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> hue (77): Color, especially a tint or shade </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> subside (77): To sink back or down; become lower </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 6 elude (78): To escape understanding; baffle </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> wistfully (82): Longingly; in a wishful manner </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> doggedly (88): In a stubborn or persistent way </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> conviction (89): A strong belief </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 7 detached (92): Uninvolved; indifferent; disinterested</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> racking (98): Agonizing; tormenting </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Ch. 7 & 8 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) radiate (101): To send out rays; to beam or shine </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> delinquents (107): People (especially young people) who commit a crime</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 8 manslaughter (108): Unlawfully killing another without planning in advance</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> brawn (109): Strength; physical power </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> recurring (110): Occurring again and again </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> aghast (112): Shocked; horrified; terrified </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 9 exploit (113): Daring act or heroic deed </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> faltered (121): Spoke hesitantly; stammered </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> jet (125): Black, usually highly polished </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> divert (125): Draw to another direction; turn from its course</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 10 Ch. 9 & 10 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) underprivileged (136): Not enjoying the social or economic benefits others have; needy or disadvantaged </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> conformity (137): Acting according to general rules or standards</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> ruefully (139): Regretfully; sorrowfully </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> leery (139): Wary; suspicious </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 11 taut (142): Not slack; pulled tight </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> contract (142): To draw together; shrink </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> stupor (150): State in which the mind and senses are dulled; daze</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> stricken (152): Tortured; agonized; heartbroken </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 12 delirious (157): Wildly irrational; mentally wandering</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> clad (158): Dressed; wearing </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Ch. 11 & 12 Terms and Definitions Sentence from novel (page number) idolized (162): Adored; worshipped; blindly admired</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> hearing (164): An appearance in front of a judge before a trial</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 13 guardian (165): Protector; one who watches over another</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> liable (165): Likely </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> flinching (168): Withdrawing or shrinking from </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> acquitted (168): Set free after evidence has been considered</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 14 vacuum (173): State of emptiness; void </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> veered (175): Shifted from one direction to another</p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> welled (176): Gushed up </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p> vast (179): Great in size or scope </p><p>New Sentence: </p><p>Page 15</p>