The Outsiders Vocabulary

Asset

• something of value or use

• something of little or no value or use

• a collection of some item

Concession (stand)

• a head injury

• a place to order food/drinks, typically at sporting events

• a place to pass the time

Nonchalant

• being casual/calm in appearance

• being dazed and confused in appearance

• being filthy in appearance

Undisturbed

• disturbed

• aggravated

• at peace

Quavered

• to show fear in front of an audience

• to remain still

• to shake or tremble, especially during speech

Sheepish

• to be shy, bashful

• to bash

• to be from a country of sheep

Gallantly

• the act of being cruel

• the act of being cowardly

• the act of being heroic or brave

Reformatory

• Institution for orphans

• Institution for advanced students

• Institution for young offenders

• Boot camp for those wanting to get in shape

Contempt

• firm, strong

• soft, caring

• love, adoration

• dislike, hate

"cancer stick"

• cigarette

• cigar

• plastic straw

• corn dog