Vocabulary--The+Outsiders

=Vocabulary= Definition || Your Example || complaints or complements personal opinions section of reading could be positive or negative || blog could found in sports page movie critic review The editorial article shows how the author feels. || versus battle major hatred toward another || Cyclones vs Hawkeyes Red Sox vs Yankees sibling rivalry dogs vs cats Creston vs Harlan vs Winterset Big Twelve Dophins vs Browns || understanding of how someone feels feeling sad telling someone your feelings passionate || someone dies I felt sympathetic for the stray German Shepherd we found. I feel sympathetic for the Hawk fans when the Cyclones beat them. || shaking shaking in fear uncomfortable shaking position || when I punch my sister the second time she quivers. I was quivering after the attack. When the young boy cried his lips started to quiver. The chihuahua quivered when begging for food. He quivered at the sight of the monster. scared or cold people || being known for something how people see you what people think of you before they know you || how students have a reputation He has a reputation with the cops. The thief had a bad reputation with the police. I have a reputation for being a trap set player. || watching closely gathering evidence being cautious of someone or something not trusting || having bad thoughts about someone if someone is acting out of the ordinary I am suspicious of who took my 32 GB flashdrive. He is very suspicious of Tom. mystery books the detective suspicious of criminal I was suspicious of the look my dog gave me. || quick no hesitation rushed not thorough || turning in assignments without much thought The quarterback hastily threw the ball because there was blitz on. Making my bed I was hastily waiting for the football game because I was ready to play. || in shock not trusting in what is said or seen || thinking you or someone else is wrong I was incredulous did great the first time barrel racing. || waiting to answer to wait slight stop because of confusion or indecision. || I hesitated before playing hide-n-seek on a jazz band trip. The police officer had a moment of hesitation before pulling the trigger. || criminal punk upset teenager teenage gangster || The hoodlum stole a car. The hoodlums were messing outside the store and appeared to be casing it. My grandpa called me and my cousin hoodlums when we stole the cookies. || in shock hit with emotion overwhelmed with feelings ||  || silencer on a gun || doing something without caring about the outcome resisting || teenagers toilet papering || p. 37 || brave, noble || courageous not scared one who is brave heroic || The gallant horse charged on to the battlefield. Superman Jackie Chan The gallant firefighter ran into the burning building. US Marine || p. 37 || having a bad smell or taste || something foul gross bad smell/taste bad quality unappealing stinky || The dumpster at the curb had a rank smell. dirty socks cow manure skunk spoiled food || p. 38 || not natural or simple, worldly || fancy intelligent very nice and elegant advanced || The women was a sophisticated person she had no time to mess around. complex words English butler || p. 38 || acting distant || hiding their true selves zoned out hiding emotions shy cold distancing yourself shielding yourself || a new kid not being in group activities someone who's been hurt--physically or mentally depressed person snobby rich kid not interacting || p.41 || a socially superior group || higher rank recognizable by others special group the best of the best upper class || jock--really good at something elite gymnast the president Creston band 2011 at Clarinda NFL or MLB hall fame honor bands || stress a lot of uneasiness worry || competition before a test getting ready to fight before seeing the doctor before a jazz band concert during state wresting match Construction worker had tension in his muscles. Quarterback when a blitz is on. || p. 44 || giving in without complaint || giving up surrender quit forfeit || Turning yourself in because you give up. lowering yourself in expectations give up on trying The teacher resignedly gave up her job. || p. 44 || staggering or swaying || tilting and leaning tipsy lazily moving around stumbling dizzily moving about to fall || a drunk person a gangster no control of your muscles The boat was reeling in the storm. after someone got punched || refusing to follow a rule not doing rebelling || gum chewing in front of a teacher going on strike teenagers stealing in front cameras giving old people an inappropriate gesture untrained || p. 59 || scorn; lack of respect || hate dislike despise rude || arguing in court sneering at someone or something racism || p. 57 || sudden overpowering fear ||  ||   || p. 59 || fearful or worried || concerned ||  || p. 60 || filled with regret or pity || sorrowful sad || after hurting someone after throwing a late hit making a mistake that is harmful || intuition prediction || feeling like something's going to happen || begging || ask over and over for permission My teacher implored me to stop talking. little kids asking for anything The homeless man implored strangers to get money. The dog implored for food. || silence keep to yourself || when you are sick when you have suffered a loss. || ivory art || downgrade break away sink to the bottom || the seasons The rumors gradually subsided until they were no more. His personality subsided because of his drug abuse. || run away from flee outwit exit the situation detour evade to get away || The halfback eluded the defender. runaways The criminal eluded the passing cars when he was being chased by the cops. || mad at something strong displeasure || The Casey Anthony trial. racism animal cruelty slavery bad sport calls || strict bad mood mean and dull unwelcoming || the grim reaper the villains lair a grumpy old man || right in front of your nose || a flag in capture the flag one plus one It was apparent the lion was angry when he roared at the intruder. || p. 89 || strong belief; || commitment belief something deeply the truth || a religion values have faith in something God and going to church Honesty ||
 * Chapters 1 and 2 ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Word || Definition || Your
 * editorial || a newspaper or magazine article stating an opinion. || personal article stating
 * madras || light cotton shirt in a bright print, usually plaid. ||  ||   ||
 * rivalry || competition || conflict between arch enemy
 * sympathetic || sharing the feelings of another || feelings
 * quiver || a slight trembling motion || small shiver
 * reputation || the character of someone as seen by others || personality
 * suspicious || showing distrust || being eerie
 * hastily || done or made in a hurry || fast
 * incredulous || feeling disbelief || not believing
 * hesitation || a pause because of forgetfulness or uncertainty. || balking
 * hoodlum || a rowdy destructive adolescent || naughty
 * stricken || overcome by emotion || loose control of emotions
 * muffle || to lessen the sound of || stop sound from traveling || sound booth
 * rebellious || opposing authority || disobeying
 * rumble || a fight between gangs ||  ||   ||
 * Chapters 3 and 4 ||  ||   ||   ||
 * gallant
 * rank
 * sophisticated
 * aloof
 * elite
 * tension || strain, unrest || anger
 * resignedly
 * reeling
 * defiance || open refusal to obey || disobey
 * contempt
 * panic
 * apprehensive
 * rueful
 * premonition || a feeling that something is going to happen || seeing the future
 * Chapter 5 and 6 ||  ||   ||   ||
 * implore || to ask humbly; to beg || pleading
 * sullen || not sociable; gloomy; bad-tempered || grumpy
 * hue || a shade of a color || light or dark || Eggshell white
 * subside || to become lower or less || run out
 * elude || to avoid or escape || incognito
 * indignant || angry because of something unjust || upset
 * grim || harsh in appearance; stern || scary
 * apparent || open to view; appearing to be true || obvious
 * conviction
 * scowl || frown or angry look ||  ||   ||
 * towheaded || having soft, blonde hair ||  ||   ||
 * fiend || very cruel or wicked person ||  ||   ||