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This article delves into key vocabulary terms that describe various states of mind, behaviors, and societal interactions. It defines important words like "editorial," "hesitation," "incredulous," "nonchalantly," "rebellious," "reputation," "rivalry," "sarcasm," "sympathetic," and "unfathomable," providing examples in context to illustrate their meanings. Through these terms, readers gain insight into expressions of opinion, emotional responses, and societal dynamics, enhancing their vocabulary understanding and comprehension in everyday life.
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Outsiders Vocabulary By: Faith Rhone
Editorial..!! • Definition: an article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, • They sale a lot of editorials in New York on the news paper stand.
Hesitation..!! • Definition: a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear • I hesitate when I get ready to shoot in soccer.
Incredulous...!! • Definition: disinclined or indisposed to believe • incredulous that any living thing could be so flimsy.
Nonchalantly...!! • Definition: in a composed and unconcerned manner • After hearing about his dog's tragic death, Bill was suprisingly nonchalant about the terrible event
Rebellious..!! • Definition: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol • The teenager is rebellious against her parents.
Reputation • The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. • Some cheerleaders have a reputation.
Rivalry • The act of competing or emulating • Texas and Arkansas is a rivalry.
Sarcasm • harsh or bitter derision or irony. • Some of my teachers are sarcastic.
Sympathetic • Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. • I am sometimes sympathetic.
Unfathomable • Difficult or impossible to understand; incomprehensible: unfathomable theories. ... • Bigfoot is unfathomable.