Outsiders Vocabulary

Irony that's meant to mock or show hatred

Defying or resisting authority

• reputation

• rebellious

• contempt

• rueful

Pausing before saying or doing something

• nonchalantly

• unfathomable

• apprehensive

• hesitation

Acting in a calm and relaxed way

• rueful

• reckless

• nonchalantly

• elite

Showing care or concern for someone

• rueful

• sympathetic

• apprehensive

• gallant

A newspaper article that is strictly opinion

A conflict between people who are competing for the same object or goal as another

• rivalry

• incredulous

• exploit

• conformity

The beliefs or opinions people have about someone

• contempt

• rivalry

• reputation

• wince

Having knowledge about the world, cultures, and people

• conformity

• elite

• sophisticated

• rueful

To use someone or something unfairly to your advantage

• mimic

• divert

• testify

• exploit