Outsiders Vocabulary

Divert

• To change direction or focus.
• To ignore or overlook something.
• To increase speed or intensity.
• To maintain the same course or focus.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

FALTER

• To hesitate or waver in action or purpose.
• To remain steadfast in one's beliefs.
• To move forward with confidence.
• To act decisively without doubt.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

DOGGED

• Casual or relaxed.
• Indifferent or apathetic.
• Persistent or tenacious.
• Easily discouraged or weak-willed.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

CONTEMPT

• Doubt

• Approval
• Respect
• Disdain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Incredulous

• Eager to believe
• Skeptical but accepting
• Confident in their beliefs
• Unwilling or unable to believe

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Nonchalant

• Angry and hostile; easily irritated.
• Excited and energetic; full of enthusiasm.
• Calm and relaxed; unconcerned.
• Anxious and worried; overly concerned.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

GALLANT

• Brave and chivalrous
• Rude and aggressive
• Indifferent and apathetic
• Cowardly and selfish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

SULLEN

• Optimistic outlook
• Bright and sunny personality
• Cheerful disposition
• Gloomy or sulky mood

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

RUEFUL

• expressing sorrow or regret
• celebrating success
• indifferent to events
• showing happiness

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

PREMONITION

• A strong feeling about a future event.
• A prediction based on past events.
• A random guess about the future.
• A detailed plan for future actions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5