"The Outsiders" All Vocab (ELA)

stupor

a non-sensible state of mind, sometimes caused by drugs or trauma

delirious

characterized by feelings of confusion often accompanied by fever

triumph

joy over a victory or success

idolize

to look up to with much adoration and devotion

liable

likely

flinching

to draw back from something difficult or unpleasant

acquitted

declared not guilty

composition

an essay

corny

old fashioned; outdated

veered

to turn or change direction

mimic

to make fun of someone or something by imitating

contemptuously

in a manner that shows extreme disrespect or hatred

aghast

filled with sudden fight or shock

exploits

notable or heroic acts or deeds

divert

to draw attention away from; to distract

falter

to speak hesitantly or unsteadily

leery

suspicious; cautious due to suspicion

grimace

a facial expression that shows disapproval or pain

conformity

behavior that is in agreement with prevailing attitudes or practices

agony

extreme physical or mental suffering

clad

dressed

ruefully

showing sorrow or pity

reformatory

an institution for juvenile law offenders

premonition

a bad feeling about a future event

apprehensive

nervous or uneasy

hue

a particular variety of a color; a shade

indignant

expressing strong displeasure at something considered to be insulting or offensive

sullen

gloomy; resentfully silent

elude

to avoid or escape by being quick or skillful

doggedly

in a persistent or stubborn manner

asset

a positive quality or thing that can be used to advantage (noun)

rarity

something not often seen or done (noun)

incredulous

indicating or showing disbelief (adj.)

nonchalant

coolly unconcerned or unexcited (adj.)

unfathomable

not able to be understood (adj.)

gallant

brave, heroic, or noble (adj.)

ornery

stubborn or grouchy; ill-tempered (adj.)

elite

representing the best; most choice, or highest level (adj.)

aloof

at a distance; feeling apart (adj.)

dumbfounded

shocked or astonished; to be made speechless (adj.)