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Vocabulary/Character Notes. The Outsiders. The Outsiders Vocabulary . While reading this novel, you will need to record the page number and sentence in the book for the following vocabulary words. The Outsiders Vocabulary . i ncredulous: skeptical, disbelieving
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Vocabulary/Character Notes The Outsiders
The Outsiders Vocabulary While reading this novel, you will need to record the page number and sentence in the book for the following vocabulary words.
The Outsiders Vocabulary • incredulous: skeptical, disbelieving • vaguely: not clearly expressed, not sharp or definite • nonchalantly: seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent • aloof: indifferent, distant • ornery: mean-spirited, disagreeable
The Outsiders Vocabulary 6. resignedly: in a manner giving up, or viewing something as unavoidable 7. smoldering: showing signs of repressed anger or hatred 8. ruefully: with expression of sorrow or regret 9. hermit: a person who has withdrawn from society and lives a solitary existence; a recluse 10. premonition: a warning in advance; a forewarning
The Outsiders Vocabulary • reluctantly: unwillingly; with hesitation • sullen: ill-humored, gloomy • eluded: evaded or escaped from, using daring, cleverness, or skill • imploringly: appealing/begging urgently • gallant: dashing, courteous, chivalrously attentive to women
The Outsiders Vocabulary • indignant: filled with anger at injustice or unfairness • bewildered: confused, puzzled • absent-mindedly: dreaming or thinking of something else; without paying attention • acquitted: found not guilty of a crime • veered: to alter the direction of; turn
The Outsiders Character List • Ponyboy Curtis - 14, orphan, Greaser, narrator and protagonist • Darrell “Darry” Curtis –oldest brother, Greaser, responsible, raising Ponyboy and Sodapop • Sodapop Curtis – Greaser, happy-go-lucky, handsome, plans to marry Sandy
The Outsiders Character List • Two-BitMatthews - Greaser, joker, shoplifts • Dallas“Dally” Winston - toughest, violent, extensive criminal record • Johnny Cade – 16, smallest, shy, abused, gang’s pet, respectful, nervous, Ponyboy’s best friend
The Outsiders Character List • Sherry “Cherry” Valance – Social,Bob's girlfriend • Randy - 17, a Social • Bob - 17, a Social, Cherry's boyfriend • Marica – a Social, Randy's girlfriend