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Ashton R oy English 6 4-10--11. Outsiders Vocabulary. H esitation. A delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear. The hesitation made me feel very nervous about the choice I was about to make. Nonchalantly. Cooly unconcerned. I am nonchalantly about the quiz on Friday. Rebellious.
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Ashton Roy English 6 4-10--11 Outsiders Vocabulary
Hesitation • A delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear. • The hesitation made me feel very nervous about the choice I was about to make.
Nonchalantly • Cooly unconcerned. • I am nonchalantly about the quiz on Friday.
Rebellious • Defying or resisting some established authority. • She was rebellious when she found out she had to move.
Editorial • An article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, and editors. • The editorial in the brochure gave us very useful information on our tour.
Incredulous • Disinclined to believe. • The theory was incredulous because of how unreal it was.
Sympathetic • Characterized by proceeding from , exhibiting, or feeling sympathy. • I was sympathetic to the family who lost their friend.
Sarcasm • Harsh or bitter derision or irony. • His sarcasm about my paper was not funny.
Reputation • The estimation in which a person or thing is held. • I have a reputation to uphold in school.
Unfathomable • Not capable of being fathomed. • She was so thirsty that it was unfathomable.
Rivalry • The action, position, or relation of a rival or rivals. • There was a rivalry between the Texas High Tigers and the Arkansas High Hogs.