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Vocabulary from Chapter 1 of The Outsiders

Madras

  • Meaning: A type of lightweight cotton fabric with a pattern, typically a plaid or checkered design, often used in shirts.
  • Example Sentence: He wore a blue madras shirt that was soft to the touch and perfectly pressed.

Rogue

  • Meaning: A dishonest or unprincipled person; someone who is mischievously playful.
  • Example Sentence: With a rogue smile, he flipped the coin and pocketed it before anyone could see.

Unfathomable

  • Meaning: Impossible to understand or comprehend; difficult to grasp.
  • Example Sentence: The vastness of the universe is unfathomable, leaving scientists constantly searching for answers.

Savvy

  • Meaning: Practical understanding or knowledge; common sense.
  • Example Sentence: She didn’t have much book knowledge, but she was street-savvy and knew how to get by.

Incredulous

  • Meaning: Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief.
  • Example Sentence: She gave him an incredulous look when he told her he had won the lottery.

Loping

  • Meaning: Moving with a long, bounding stride, typically used to describe a casual, easygoing pace.
  • Example Sentence: The dog came loping across the field, happy to see its owner.

Nonchalantly

  • Meaning: In a casually calm and relaxed manner; without showing anxiety or enthusiasm.
  • Example Sentence: He leaned against the wall, nonchalantly watching the crowd pass by as if he had all the time in the world.

Asset

  • Meaning: A useful or valuable quality, person, or thing; something beneficial.
  • Example Sentence: Her ability to speak multiple languages was a significant asset to the company.

Quivering

  • Meaning: Trembling or shaking with a slight, rapid motion.
  • Example Sentence: He was quivering with fear as the thunderstorm raged outside.

Gingerly

  • Meaning: In a careful or cautious manner, often to avoid pain or danger.
  • Example Sentence: She gingerly placed the glass on the edge of the table, afraid it might tip over.

Bawl

  • Meaning: To cry loudly and uncontrollably.
  • Example Sentence: After hearing the bad news, she began to bawl, unable to hold back her tears.

Disgrace

  • Meaning: A person or thing that brings shame or dishonor; a state of dishonor.
  • Example Sentence: His cheating on the test was a disgrace to his family’s reputation.
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Reckless

  • Meaning: Acting without thinking or caring about the consequences of one’s actions.
  • Example Sentence: His reckless driving put everyone on the road at risk.

Rivalry

  • Meaning: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
  • Example Sentence: The rivalry between the two teams was intense, with each trying to outdo the other.

Sympathetic

  • Meaning: Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy or compassion for someone else’s suffering.
  • Example Sentence: She gave him a sympathetic smile after hearing about his difficult day.

Sagely

  • Meaning: In a wise manner; showing wisdom or good judgment.
  • Example Sentence: The old man nodded sagely, offering advice that had come from years of experience.

Stocky

  • Meaning: Having a solid, sturdy, and often short build; thickset.
  • Example Sentence: The stocky man pushed the heavy cart with ease, his strength apparent to all.

Rumble

  • Meaning: A street fight, especially among gangs.
  • Example Sentence: The rumble between the two gangs was the talk of the town, with everyone wondering who would come out on top.

Editorial

  • Meaning: An article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of the editor or publisher.
  • Example Sentence: The editorial criticized the government’s handling of the situation, calling for immediate changes.

Undisturbed

  • Meaning: Not disturbed or interrupted; calm and peaceful.
  • Example Sentence: She enjoyed a few hours of undisturbed reading in her quiet room.

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