The Outsiders Vocabulary Words

3. bad-tempered, and combative
6. Incapable of being fully explored or understood
8. a strong feeling that something is about to happen
10. a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
11. thought over, or absorbed
12. accepting that something will happen, even if it is disliked
13. a gangster or violent criminal
15. slang for "cigarette"
16. short for "juvenile delinquent"
17. a brand of cigarettes
19. to look at or do something with dislike
22. a pretty lady
23. to get annoyed, irritated, or angry
26. To look at, or do something desperately
30. in a careful or cautious manner
31. accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation
33. slang for "cool"
34. A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of the group or society
35. a gun
37. Give someone an earful/yell at someone
38. a street fight between gangs or large groups

1. An institution where young offenders (J.Ds) are sent to correct their behaviour
2. to look in disbelief
4. to make a run for it
5. to hit someone hard
7. someone addicted to something
9. showing anger and annoyance towards something
14. slang for "prison"
16. to get attacked or beaten up
18. to do something persistently/repeatedly
20. revealing a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture
21. to shake or tremble in speaking due to nervousness or emotion
24. Feeling distant or uninterested
25. In a brave or heroic manner
27. having a foul or offensive smell
28. slang for "drunk"
29. open resistance to authority/disobedience
32. do something energetically
36. slang for "police"