The Outsiders Vocabulary #2

3. in a begging or desperate way The puppy stared at the sandwich with hopeful eyes, asking silently for a bite.
5. shy and lacking confidence During the presentation, Ana spoke so softly that the class could barely hear her.
6. belonging to a powerful or highly skilled group Only the top basketball players in the state were invited to the championship camp.
7. refusing to change your mind or give up Even after everyone disagreed with him, Leo continued insisting he was right.
9. unbelievable or feeling like a dream Standing on stage in front of thousands of people felt almost impossible to believe.
11. hesitated or lost strength/confidence His voice became shaky when he forgot the next line of his speech.
14. glowing with happiness or beauty Her face shined with joy when she heard she had won the scholarship.
15. not clearly or only partly I sort of remember meeting her at the concert, but the memory is fuzzy.

1. gloomy, silent, or bad-tempered After losing the game, Marcus sat alone in the cafeteria without speaking to anyone.
2. someone who regularly breaks rules or laws The teenager kept skipping school and getting into trouble with the police.
4. bad-tempered and difficult to deal with The little boy kicked the chair and refused to listen to his teacher all morning.
8. doing something unwillingly After arguing for ten minutes, Diego finally dragged himself to clean the garage.
10. nervous or worried about something that might happen Maya kept checking the clock before her driving test because she felt uneasy about making mistakes.
12. confused or unable to think clearly After the accident, he wandered around the room looking completely confused.
13. looking tired, stressed, or exhausted After studying all night, Sofia arrived at school with dark circles under her eyes.