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The Outsiders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquire | |
| (verb) to get or to obtain. | |
| aloof | |
| (adj) indifferent or disinterested. | |
| disgrace | |
| (noun) the loss of respect or honor. | |
| gallantly | |
| (adv) bravely; chivalrously; exceptionally polite | |
| gingerly | |
| (adv) cautiously or carefully | |
| hoodlum | |
| (noun) young, street ruffian belonging to a gang | |
| impersonal | |
| (adj) not personal | |
| irresistible | |
| (adj) enticing; tempting to possess | |
| lanky | |
| (adj) ungracefully thin and tall | |
| mouthy | |
| (adj) responding in a rude and pompous manner | |
| reckless | |
| (adj) unconcerned with the consequences of actions | |
| roguish | |
| (adj) playfully dishonest or mischievous | |
| sarcastic | |
| (adj) characterized by mocking | |
| sympathetic | |
| (adj) feeling of compassion | |
| sensitive | |
| (adj) easily or readily affected by something |