This unit is made of up words from chapters 1-4 of “The Outsiders. Click here to practice the words on Quizlet.com
Word Definition
Bawled To cry very loudly and energetically
Disgraced Shame or loss of respect arising from bad behavior
Muttered To speak or say something quietly
Reckless Lack of thought about danger or other negative outcomes
Unfathomable Difficult or impossible to understand
Incredulous Unwilling or unable to believe something
Roguishly Playfully mischievous
Scatterbrained Incapable of serious or organized thought
Scowled Frowned angrily
Winced To move away from, as in pain or from a blow
Aloofness Uninvolved or unwilling to be involved; physically distant
Cunning Clever in a way that is meant to trick someone
Gallantly Bravely in an honorable manner
Ornery Uncooperative and irritable
Quivering Shaking uncontrollably
Apprehensive Worried that something bad will happen
Contemptuously Expressing a strong dislike or utter lack of respect for someone or something
Defiance A refusal to obey something or someone
Reformatory An institution for reforming or disciplining young offenders
Unceasingly Without stopping; continuing