The Outsiders Vocabulary

The Outsiders Vocabulary

command

• Definition: a direction or instruction to do something

• Sentence: Rob tried to command his sister to do her chores, but she didn't follow his orders.

rebellious

• Definition: refusing to follow rules or accepted ways of behaving

• Sentence: The rebellious teen refused to listen to his parents and did what he wanted to do.

digest

• Definition: to think about something

• Sentence: Her head hurt again, this time from trying to digest what he was telling her.

gallantly

• Definition: showing courtesy or respect, particularly toward a women

• Sentence: The old man gallantly offered to walk the children home.

sophisticated

• Definition: complicated, highly developed or advanced

• Sentence: Technology is becoming more sophisticated all the time.