Outsiders chapter 1-6 vocab

Question 1

asset

Answer 1

noun. a useful or valuable thing, person or quality

Question 2

rarity

Answer 2

noun. the state or quality of being rare, a rare thing, especially one having a particular value

Question 3

incredulous

Answer 3

adjective. Feeling or showing an inability to believe something

Question 4

nonchalant

Answer 4

adjective. Feeling or appearing casual, calm or relaxed, not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm

Question 5

unfathomable

Answer 5

adjective. Incapable of being understood or explored

Question 6

Gallant

Answer 6

adjective. brave or heroic

Question 7

ornery

Answer 7

adjective. Bad tempered or stubborn

Question 8

elite

Answer 8

noun. a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of the group or society

Question 8

aloof

Answer 8

Adjective. Not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant

Question 9

clad

Answer 9

adjective.clothed

Question 9

Dumbfounded

Answer 9

Adjective. Greatly astonished or amazed

Question 10

ruefully

Answer 10

adverb. In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous matter

Question 11

reformatory

Answer 11

noun. An institution to which young offenders are sent as an alternative to prison, a reform school

Question 12

premonition

Answer 12

noun. a feeling of anticipation or anxiety over a future event

Question 13

Apprehensive

Answer 13

adjective. uneasy or fearful about something that may happen

Question 14

hue

Answer 14

Noun. A variety of a color, hint, color

Question 15

indignant

Answer 15

adjective. Felling, characterized by or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive or insulting (strong annoyance)

Question 16

sullen

Answer 16

adjective. bad tempered and stubborn, gloomy

Question 17

Elude

Answer 17

verb. evade or escape from a danger , to escape the understanding or perspective of

Question 18

Doggedly

Answer 18

adverb. in a manner that shows grim persistence and tenacity