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The Outsiders. Vocabulary. Editorial. An editorial is an article in a newspaper or other periodical Ex. The publisher expressed his opinion in the editorial. Hesitation. Hesitation is a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear Ex. His hesitation caused him the championship. Incredulous.
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The Outsiders Vocabulary
Editorial • An editorial is an article in a newspaper or other periodical • Ex. The publisher expressed his opinion in the editorial.
Hesitation • Hesitation is a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear • Ex. His hesitation caused him the championship.
Incredulous • Incredulous is skeptical • Ex. The girl had an incredulous smile.
Nonchalantly • Nonchalantly is coolly unconcerned; casually • Ex. She nonchalantly gave up her phone as if it didn’t bother her to be punished.
Rebellious • Rebellious is defying or resisting established authority • Ex. The rebellious girl did not listen to any directions given to her.
Reputation • A reputation is an estimation in which a person or thing is held • Ex. Due to good grades, manners, and a good behavior, the boy earned himself a good reputation.
Rivalry • A rivalry is an action, position, or relation of a rival • Ex. There is a big rivalry between Texas and Arkansas.
Sarcasm • Sarcasm is a sneering or cutting remark • Ex. I could hear the sarcasm in his voice when he mocked the girl.
Sympathetic • Sympathetic is characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy • Ex. The girl showed to be sympathetic when she helped a friend in need.
Unfathomable • Unfathomable is immeasurable, incomprehensible • Ex. Nobody could understand the complex, unfathomable sentence.