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This article provides concise definitions and real-life examples of key vocabulary from the novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Each word is explored in context, illustrating meanings and highlighting their relevance to themes in the story. Words include "editorial," "hesitation," "incredulous," "nonchalantly," "rebellious," "reputation," "rivalry," "sarcasm," "sympathetic," and "unfathomable." Understanding these terms deepens comprehension of the narrative and character dynamics, making it an essential read for students and fans alike.
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The outsiders voc. By: Jada Glover
Editorial • Definition : A newspaper article written by or on half behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a typical issue • I was reading the newspaper editorial yesterday
Hesitation • Definition: The action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something • I was being hesitant to wash the dishes when my momma told me to.
Incredulous • Definition : Incredible unbelievable • When I saw Spiderman go up the wall it was Incredulous
Nonchalantly • Definition: Seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent • The little boy was being nonchalantly because he wasn’t playing with the rest of the little kids on the playground
Rebellious • Definition: To be bad • My cousin is rebellious when her parents tell her to do some she don’t do it
Reputation • Definition: The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. • When the owner of a store noticed the cash register was missing some money he questioned the cashier because of his reputation of being a thief.
Rivalry • Definition: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field • When I was watching basketball they were having a rivalry.
Sarcasm • Definition: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt • When I asked a dumb question my friend was being sarcastic
Sympathetic • Definition: Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy • I was showing sympathy to the little boy when his parents died
Unfathomable • Definition: Not being capable of being sounded or measured • The little deaf boy was unfathomable