The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 5-8

IMPLORINGLY In a pleading, begging manner

SULLENLY In a gloomy, silent, surly way

HUE Color, especially a tint or shade

SUBSIDE To sink back or down; become lower

ELUDE To escape understanding; baffle

WISTFULLY Longingly; in a wishful manner

DOGGEDLY In a stubborn or persistent way

CONVICTION A strong belief

DETACHED Uninvolved; indifferent; disinterested

RACKING Agonizing; tormenting

RADIATE To send out rays; to beam or shine

DELINQUENTS People (especially young people) who commit a crime

MANSLAUGHTER Unlawfully killing another without planning in advance

BRAWN Strength; physical power

RECURRING Occurring again and again

AGHAST Shocked, horrified, terrified

EXPLOIT Daring act or heroic deed

FALTERED Spoke hesitantly; stammered

JET Black, usually highly polished

DIVERT Draw to another direction; turn from its course