110 likes | 215 Views
Outsiders Vocabulary. Editorials. Article in a periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher or editors. His editorial is about how much he hates cats Synonym- Article. Hesitate. The act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of the mind or fear
E N D
Editorials • Article in a periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher or editors. • His editorial is about how much he hates cats • Synonym- Article
Hesitate • The act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of the mind or fear • He hesitated to throw the ball, and the runners scored • Synonym- delay
Incredulous • Not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical. • The look on the surprise birthday party victim was incredulous • Synonym- doubtful
Nonchalant • Coolly,unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: • His nonchalant manner infuriated me. • Synonym- aloof
Rebellious • Defying or resisting some established authority. • The rebellious man tried to rob a store, was tackled and taken to jail. • Synonym- defiant
Reputation • Public estimation of character. • His reputation was of a cheery old man who reminded people of Santa Clause • Synonym- fame
Rivalry • The action, position, or relation of a rival or rivals; competition • The two siblings would always be rivals • Synonym- antagonism
Sarcasm • Scornful, ironic language • The sarcastic boy made everyone laugh constantly • Synonym- banter
Sympathetic • Coming from, characterizing by, or exhibiting compassion • The sympathetic look on her face almost brought me to tears • Synonym- affectionate
Unfathomable • Too dubious or improbable to be believed, too dubious or improbable to be believable • The win was unfathomable • Synonym- immeasurable