The Outsiders Vocab Chapters 1-6

Editorials

a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.

Madras

a strong, fine-textured cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks.

Sympathetic

feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

Stocky

broad and sturdily built.

Kools

brand of cigarette

Roguishly

deceitful; unprincipled, playfully mischievous

Incredulous

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

Snarling

say something in an angry, bad-tempered voice

Gallantly

in a brave or heroic manner.

Ornery

bad-tempered and combative.

Resignedly

with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner

Soused

drunk

Vaguely

in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly.

Unceasingly

without stopping

Hilt

the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.

Apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Defiance

open resistance; bold disobedience.

Imploringly

to ask or beg earnestly

Pansy

a wuss, weak, a word used to insult a person.

Sullenly

something done in a grumpy or sulky manner.

Eluded

evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Fiend

a wicked or cruel person; a person who is fond of or addicted to something

Vital

absolutely necessary or important; essential.

Indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Bewilderment

a feeling of being perplexed and confused.

Promptly

with little or no delay; immediately.

Keeled

(of a person or thing) fall over; collapse.

Hysterics

a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction