The Outsiders Vocab List 2

Question 1

Bluff

Answer 1

to trick (someone) into believing that something is true/not true

Question 2

Unceasingly

Answer 2

not stopping

Question 3

Contemptously

Answer 3

showing or expressing disrespect/disrespectfully

Question 4

Groggy

Answer 4

dazed or weakened from lack of sleep

Question 5

Implore

Answer 5

to beg urgently for mercy or aid

Question 6

Sheepish

Answer 6

embarrassed or bashful - having done something wrong or foolish

Question 7

Premonition

Answer 7

a feeling of anxiety over a future event / a warning for the future

Question 8

Reluctantly

Answer 8

unwillingly

Question 9

Testify

Answer 9

to witness something and give evidence of it in court under an oath

Question 10

Vital

Answer 10

necessary to life - extremely important

Question 11

Bewilderment

Answer 11

in a confused state

Question 12

Hoarsely

Answer 12

having a harsh, low vocal tone

Question 13

Mimic

Answer 13

to imitate and copy in action, speech, etc.

Question 14

Gripe

Answer 14

to complain constantly

Question 15

Abrupt

Answer 15

sudden or unexpected

Question 16

Aghast

Answer 16

overwhelmed with shock, amazement, fright, or horror

Question 17

Digest

Answer 17

to obtain/process information, ideas, or principles

Question 18

Plead

Answer 18

to beg or persuade (someone) for or against something

Question 19

Superior

Answer 19

higher in rank, degree, importance, etc.

Question 20

Inquire

Answer 20

to seek information by questioning / to make an investigation

Question 21

Grim

Answer 21

stern and admitting no comprimise

Question 22

Agony

Answer 22

extreme pain; physical or mental suffering

Question 23

Editorial

Answer 23

an article in the newspaper relating to or by the editor including (his/her) oppinions

Question 24

Grasp

Answer 24

to seize or hold physically or mentally

Question 25

Aquitted

Answer 25

to declare one not guilty of a crime