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The Outsiders

The Outsiders . Vocabulary . Bleak . Definition: gloomy; offering little hope Part of Speech: adjective Sentence: “It's the truth ,” Johnny said with a bleak look . “ I don't care .” The bleak diagnosis f rom the doctor left us little h ope for a recovery. Premonition.

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The Outsiders

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  1. The Outsiders Vocabulary

  2. Bleak • Definition: gloomy; offering little hope • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: “It's the truth,” Johnny said with a bleak look. “I don't care.” • The bleak diagnosis from the doctor left us little hope for a recovery.

  3. Premonition • Definition: an early warning about a future event • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: When I woke up this morning I had a premonition that something bad was going to happen today.

  4. Ruefully • Definition: expressing regret, sorrow • Part of Speech: adverb • Sentence: Curly's in the reformatory for the next six months. Tim grinned ruefully, probably thinking of his roughneck, hard-headed brother. • I ruefully had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment.

  5. Eluded • Definition: to escape from by skill or cleverness • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me.

  6. Indignant • Definition: feeling or expressing anger over mean or unfair treatment • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: Johnny was so indignant he nearly squeaked.

  7. Wistfully • Definition: desire that is filled with sadness • Part of Speech: adverb • Sentence: “Gee," Johnny said wistfully, "it sure will be good to get into a car again."

  8. Keeled • Definition: passed out; having fainted • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: You just keeled over from smoke inhalation and a little shock--- of course, that slap on the back didn't help much.

  9. Aghast • Definition: struck with overwhelming shock and amazement • Part of Speech: adjective • Sentence: "Work?" Two-Bit was aghast. "And ruin my rep? I wouldn't be baby-sittin‘ the kid here if I knew of some good day-nursery open on Saturdays."

  10. Delinquent • Definition: one who fails to do what the law requires • Part of Speech: noun • Sentence: "Juvenile delinquent, you’re no good!" Darry shouted.

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