The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 3-4

SOPHISTICATED:

You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're sophisticated- cool to the point of not feeling anything.

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• having worldly knowledge and refinement

• a group or class of persons enjoying superior status

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

ALOOFNESS:

Socs were always behind a wall of aloofness, careful not to let their real selves show through.

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• having worldly knowledge and refinement

• a group or class of persons enjoying superior status

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

ELITE:

"And," Two-Bit added grimly, "a few other of the socially elite checkered-shirt set."

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• having worldly knowledge and refinement

• a group or class of persons enjoying superior status

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

REPUTATION:

We could have hurt her reputation.

• a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

• having worldly knowledge and refinement

• a group or class or persons enjoying superior status

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

TENSION:

I felt the tension growing inside of me and I knew something had to happen or I would explode.

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

• expect, believe, or suppose

• a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

RECKON:

I reckon it never occurred to you that your brothers might be worrying their heads off

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

• expect, believe, or suppose

• a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

FRUSTRATION:

I felt hot tears of anger and frustration rising.

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

• expect, believe, or suppose

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

STAGGER:

Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering I figured they were reeling pickled.

• showing scarcely suppressed anger

• a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

SMOLDERING:

Johnycake made a kind of gasp and his eyes were smoldering.

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

• showing scarcely suppressed anger

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

• a hostile challenge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CLUTCH:

He was clutching his switchblade, and it was dark to the hilt.

• hold firmly, usually with one's hands

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

• a hostile challenge

• with extreme care or delicacy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4