The Outsiders ~ Chapters 4-6 Vocabulary

unceasingly

without stopping; continuing

apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

defiance

A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.

contemtuously

scornfully; showing disdain or disrespect

ruefully

regretfully; sorrowfully

reformatory

an institution for reforming or disciplining young offenders

premonition

forewarning or anxiety over a future event

groggy

dazed or weakened from lack of sleep

reluctantly

unwillingly; hesitantly

imploringly

begging urgently or piteously

sullenly

showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve

quavering

quivering of the voice as from weakness; trembling

eluded

escaped understanding, perception, or appreciation of

vital

of critical importance

indignant

expressing strong displeasure at something unjust, offensive or insulting

hauled

dragged off forcefully; compelled to go

surveyed

examined; looked at; inspected

bewilderment

state of confusion or disorientation

conviction

A fixed or strong belief

tangle

to come into conflict; to fight or argue

hesitation

a delay due to fear or uncertainty of the mind

defeated

thwarted; won over; beaten

Plasma

Liquid part of blood

hysterics

a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping