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Outsiders voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aloof | acting distant, not caring |
| quiver | slightly shake, tremble |
| gallant | brave, noble |
| editorial | article stating an author's opinion |
| sympathetic | to show compassion |
| reputation | the way others view you |
| madras | light cotton fabric shirt |
| incredulous | finding hard to believe |
| hoodlum | a gang member or criminal |
| hastily | done in a hurry |
| rebellions | resist or oppose authority |
| muffle | to lessen the sound of |
| rumble | fight between gangs |
| stricken | overcome by emotion |
| hue | shade of a color |
| hesitation | to be slow in act; to pause |
| elite | high class group |
| rivalry | a competition |
| sophisticated | complicated, grown up |
| reeling | to sway, staggering as if drunk |
| elude | to escape or avoid |
| rank | bad smell, having a position |
| suspicious | questionable behavior |
| tension | nervous, strain, stress |
| subside | to go down, sink |
| sullen | gloomy or sad |
| tuft | small bunch |
| imploringly | to beg |
| clenched | to squeeze tightly |
| indignant | to be angry |