The Outsiders Ch 1-3 Vocabulary

Asset - Ventaja / Recurso valioso

• A positive attitude can be a real asset in life.

• Assets can be tangible things like money or property.

• Being an asset to your community means only focusing on yourself.

Rarity – Rareza / Algo inusual

• Rain in the desert is a rarity, happening almost every day.

• A four-leaf clover is considered a rarity.

• Some rare books are worth a lot of money.

Incredulous – Incrédulo(a)

• Feeling incredulous means you completely believe what someone is saying.

• I gave my friend an incredulous look when he said he saw a UFO.

• You might feel incredulous if someone told you they could fly.

Nonchalant – Indiferente / Despreocupado(a)

• A nonchalant attitude can sometimes be seen as cool.

• Acting nonchalant means showing a lot of excitement.

• She tried to appear nonchalant when she saw her crush.

Unfathomable – Incomprensible / Insondable

• The mysteries of the ocean are unfathomable to many.

• Some mathematical concepts can seem unfathomable at first.

• Unfathomable means easy to understand.

Gallant – Valiente / Heroico(a) / Noble

• Knights in medieval times were expected to be gallant.

• Gallant behavior is usually cowardly and selfish.

• A gallant person might offer their seat to someone on the bus.

Ornery – Malhumorado(a) / Terco(a)

• Ornery people are always pleasant and easy to get along with.

• Donkeys are sometimes known for being ornery.

• Someone might act ornery if they haven't had enough sleep.

Elite – De élite / Exclusivo(a)

• Elite athletes often train for many hours a day.

• The word "elite" refers to something that is common and ordinary.

• There are elite schools known for their academic excellence.

Aloof – Distante / Reservado(a)

• Cats are sometimes described as aloof.

• An aloof person might prefer to be alone.

• Being aloof means being very friendly and social.

Dumbfounded – Atónito(a) / Boquiabierto(a)

• Winning the lottery could leave someone dumbfounded.

• Dumbfounded means feeling bored and uninterested.

• I was dumbfounded when I saw the surprise party.