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The Outsiders

This resource provides important vocabulary words from Chapters 1 and 2 of "The Outsiders," along with their definitions and contextual usage. Key terms include "content," "cowlick," "quivering," "loned," "complicated," "asset," "sarcasm," "slouched," "incredulous," "madras," and "nonchalantly." Understanding these words enriches comprehension of the text and the characters' experiences. Explore the meanings and examples to enhance your reading and thematic analysis of S.E. Hinton's classic novel.

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The Outsiders

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  1. The Outsiders Chapter 1-2 Vocabulary Words

  2. Content I have to be content with what I have. Adjective Satisfied; pleased.

  3. Cowlick He has dark-brown hair that kicks out in front and a slight cowlick in the back – just like Dad’s… Noun A tuft of hair growing in a different directions

  4. Rarely I am a greaser and most of my neighborhood rarely bothers to get a haircut. Adverb Uncommon; infrequent.

  5. Quivering I drew a quivering breath and quit crying. Adverb Trembling; shaking.

  6. Loned I thought I was the only person in the world that did. So I loned it. Verb By oneself.

  7. Complicated Steve Randle was seventeen, tall and lean, with thick greasy hair he kept combed in complicated swirls. Adjective Involved; complex.

  8. Asset Not like the Socs, who jump Greasers and wreck houses and throw beer blasts for kicks, and get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset the next. Noun Worth

  9. Sarcasm “Sure,” I said, trying for Soda’s sake to keep the sarcasm out of my voice. Noun Bitter, cutting jest; a sneering or cutting remark.

  10. Slouched I automatically hitched my thumbs in my jeans and slouched, wondering if I could get away if I made a break for it. Verb An ungainly gait; to move or walk with a loosely drooping body and careless gait.

  11. Incredulous She gave him an incredulous look; and then she threw her Coke in his face. Adjective Unbelieving

  12. Madras He had on a madras shirt. Noun A cotton fabric shirt, usually brightly colored.

  13. Nonchalantly “Okay,” I said nonchalantly, “might as well.” Adverb Indifferently.

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