The Outsiders Ch. 3-4 Flashcards
(24 cards)
having been deserted or cast off
Abandoned
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Aloof
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Apprehensive
cause someone to become perplexed and confused
Bewildered
cold and miserable
Bleak
having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion
Cunning
in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience
Defiantly
a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities
Elite
relating to a person’s emotions
Emotional
the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something
Frustration
in a very serious, gloomy, or depressing manner
Grimly
dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
Groggy
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings
Impersonal
bad-tempered and combative
Ornery
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior
Panic
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Passionate
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others
Pity
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
Premonition
maintain something in its original or existing state
Preserve
having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
Resigned
expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way
Rueful
lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky
Sassy
stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
Slouched
having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture
Sophisticated
