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The outsiders vocab : unit 1

QuestionAnswerSentence
Unfathomable hard to believe, not able to be imagined or comprehended It was unfathomable that timid Johnny killed someone.
Gallantly brave and dashing. Johnny gallantly protected Ponyboy by defending him against the Socs with a weapon.
Roguishly naughty in nature; mischievous The Socs partake in roguish behavior. For example, they jump people from other gangs.
Incredulous not able to believe something I was incredulous when Ms. Guldin told us we had a math test tomorrow because I was unprepared.
Scowled to make an angry frown. The Socs and the Greasers scowl at each other in passing because they are enemies.
Scatterbrained someone unable to organize, concentrate on, or remember things
Aloofness showing little interest or desire to be involved with other people; distance The man was aloof when his friends were talking about the presidential debate. He showed little interest or desire to be apart of the conversation.
Orney mean; stubborn. Dally is ornery about Ponyboy’s thoughtless actions.
Cunning skilled at tricking others Two-bit shows cunning behavior when the cops are around by making them think he innocent.
Unceasingly without pause; continuous Johnny walked unceasingly away from the crime scene.
Apprehensive feeling fearful about future events. Johnny is apprehensive about the cops finding him.
Contemptuously feeling or expressing anger or disgust at something; scornful Dallas was contemptuous of Ponyboy’s actions.
Reformatory intended to improve or reform. Reformatory measures will have to be put in place to curb corruption.
Implored to beg urgently of someone or for something I implored a favor from my friend.
Eluded to get away from or avoid by speed or skill I tried to catch the dog, but he eluded me with his speed.
Indignant feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. When asked if she was lying, she gave an indignant reply because she knew she was innocent.
Bewilderment to confuse or puzzle All of the choices for tutorial clubs bewildered me. I couldn’t decide which one to choose.
Mimicking to copy or imitate I watched the dance video and mimicked Lady Gaga’s moves.
Numbly not able to feel The dentist gave me medicine that made my gums numb.
Resemblance the condition of being or looking alike The twins have a strong resemblance to each other.
Divert to turn aside or away from something The police are diverting traffic because of the parade taking over the main roads.
Mortal not living forever; having to die some day. Humans are mortal; we all die someday. In the book Tuck Everlasting, the Tuck family is immortal, they will live forever.
Stifled to hold back; inhibit. Victoria stifled her laugh during Media Studies class when Bobby made a joke, because she knew it would be rude to interrupt instruction.
Agony great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. I was in agony when my dog died.
Dumbfounded to confuse, amaze, astonish The incredible talent of the magician dumbfounded the audience.
Stupor a state of confusion, shock The police officer was unable to talk to the victim as she was still in a stupor after the man stole her purse off her shoulder and ran away.
Delirious a temporary state of mental confusion from a fever or other cause. Delirious from the high fever, he began to see things that weren't there.
Idolize to admire or adore I idolize my mom because she always patiently helps me with my homework.
Vague not clearly expressed or able to be understood The politician gave only vague answers to the reporters' questions because he didn’t know how he felt about the topics yet.
Liable held responsible by law As a teacher, I am liable for my children’s safety.
Vast very large in size or area A vast crowd attended the Super Bowl concert.
Disgrace loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. The team was in disgrace with its fans after losing three games in a row.
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