Vocabulary Words English

Slang: U.S. slang from the 1960s that means to like something

Slang: to attack upon without warning; ambush; mug

The act of competing with, or being in opposition of, another person/group etc.

Advantage or source of strength

Not capable of being understood or grasped

Carefully

Wisely; knowingly

Showing and/or feeling disbelief

• A pause because of forgetfulness or
• uncertainty

To act as if something is not important

A rowdy, destructive young person

Opposing authority

Slang: an organized fight

Exceptionally polite, noble, chivalrous

• (A person, idea, taste, manner, etc.) Altered
• by education or experiences so as to be worldly-wise

The best, or most select

• A specific time in the evening when a person
• is required to be home (imposed by authority figures)

• Rebellious, boldly resistant, or challenging to
• all, including authority

• To be hesitant, uneasy or fearful
• about something that might happen

Disapproval tinged with disgust or a feeling of superiority

Protection of oneself against harm or destruction

A strong feeling that something bad is going to happen

To make a solemn declaration under oath (i.e. after swearing to tell the truth) for the purpose of establishing a fact (as in acourt of law)

Somber, gloomy, depressing

Child or adolescent who repeatedly commits crimes

The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought.

Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror

One who is isolated from the rest of society; unpopular

Lacking feeling, either physical or emotional – “It’strue, I thought numbly, he is dying.”

To burnbrightly or with intense feeling or passion – “We knew better than to talk to Dally when his eyes were blazing and he was in a mood like that.”

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed’’You’d think you’d get awaywith murder, living with your big bother and all, but Darry’s stricterwith you than your folks were, ain’t he?’”

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.”I wasn’ttrying to give you charity, Ponyboy. I only wanted to help.’”

The evening meal (usually the biggest meal of the day in the US)

Showing attachment, love, or tenderness

To turn a sideways flip on your hands, with your legs open(draw); to turn a flip over your head, facing forward

Decided and focused to reach a goal, no matter the obstacles

A group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another orothers for protection, guidance, or courtesy.

Not clear, indefinite, or indistinct. “One day I…came across a picture that seemed vaguely familiar.”

Completely unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution or care. “He had…a kind of reckless grin.”

A feeling of sorrow, compassion, or commiseration for. “I’d rather have anybody’shate than their pity.”

A person who is responsible for a minor or other legally incapacitated person. “If thejudge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m liable to get stuckin a home somewhere.”

To declare not guilty; to relieve from a charge of a crime.“then he said I was acquitted and the whole case was closed.”