"The Outsiders" Ch. 1-10 Vocab.

aloofness

• The state of being uninterested and unsympathetic.

• A feeling of deep affection or attachment.

• A state of being overly friendly and sociable.

• An intense desire for something or someone.

sophisticated

• Experienced in worldly ways.

• Simple and naive.

• Unrefined and basic.

• Unsophisticated and dull.

sagely

• Wisely; knowingly.

• Foolishly; ignorantly.

• Carelessly; thoughtlessly.

• Hastily; recklessly.

premonition

• A feeling that something is about to occur.

• A sudden realization of a past event.

• A strong desire to change the future.

• An unexpected event that causes surprise.

sheepish

• Acting embarrassed or ashamed.

• Feeling proud and confident.

• Displaying anger or frustration.

• Exhibiting joy and excitement.

gingerly

• Cautiously; carefully.

• Hastily; recklessly.

• Indifferently; carelessly.

• Boldly; fearlessly.

rivalry

• A continued striving for advantage over another.

• A friendly competition between two parties.

• A mutual agreement to collaborate.

• A state of complete harmony and peace.

unfathomable

• Not capable of being understood or grasped.

• Easily understood or comprehensible.

• A deep understanding of a subject.

• Capable of being measured or quantified.

elite

• Inferior; bottom.

• Superior; top.

• Average; middle.

• Common; ordinary.

contemptuous

• Scornful; despising.

• Respectful; admiring.

• Indifferent; apathetic.

• Joyful; celebratory.