Vocabulary from The Outsiders Chapter 5

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Peroxide

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(noun) a chemical often used to bleach or lighten hair. Example: Johnny used peroxide to disguise Ponyboy by bleaching his hair.

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Elude

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(verb) to escape or avoid. Example: Ponyboy tried to elude his fear by focusing on reading.

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Wistful

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(adjective) feeling sad while longing or wishing for something. Example: Ponyboy felt wistful thinking about his home and family.

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Implore

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(verb) to beg desperately. Example: Johnny implored Dally for advice about turning himself in.

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Subside

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(verb) to become less intense or calm down. Example: After a few days, Ponyboy’s panic began to subside.