The Outsiders Ch 1-3 Vocab

define: aloof

• not friendly or forthcoming; cool

• socially engaged; cool

• emotionally expressive
• friendly and approachable

define: gallantly

• In a cowardly manner.
• In a casual or indifferent way.
• In a reckless or foolish manner.
• In a brave or chivalrous manner.

define: grudge

• A fleeting moment of happiness.
• A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment.
• A legal term for property ownership.
• A type of musical instrument.

define: incredulous

• Unwilling or unable to believe; skeptical.
• Indifferent to facts; apathetic.
• Eager to believe everything; gullible.
• Quick to accept without question; naive.

define: nonchalantly

• feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed

• In a formal and serious manner.
• With great enthusiasm and excitement.
• In a hurried and anxious way.

define: ornery

• calm and relaxed
• indifferent or apathetic
• cheerful and friendly
• bad-tempered or stubborn

define: quivering

• To remain completely still.
• To move slowly and steadily.
• To fall down suddenly.
• To shake or tremble rapidly.

define: unfathomable

• Understandable or clear.
• Simple and straightforward.
• Incomprehensible or immeasurable.
• Easily measured or quantified.

define: vaguely

• In a way that is very precise and clear.
• In a manner that is not clear or certain.

• In a manner that is easily understood.
• In a way that is completely defined.

define: wince

• To make a slight grimace or movement of pain.
• To express joy and happiness.
• To ignore a situation completely.
• To celebrate a victory with enthusiasm.