1. The Outsiders Vocabulary Words
Chapters 5-9

2. Imploringly POS: Adverb
Definition: begging urgently, as for aid or mercy
Sentence: The child's sad eyes look up at us imploringly, until we finally gave in and returned her stuffed animal.

3. Eluded
POS: Verb
Definition: to escape the understanding, perception, or appreciation of
Sentence: The answer eluded me.

4. Conviction POS: Noun Definition: a fixed or firm belief
Sentence: No clever argument, no persuasive fact or theory could make a dent in his conviction in the rightness of his position.

5. Pleading
POS: Noun
Definition: a formal statement, usually written, setting forth the cause of action or defense of a case.
Sentence: He stood before the court pleading his case for innocence .

6. Genuine POS: Adjective Definition: not counterfeit; authentic; real
Sentence: She showed genuine sympathy for the homeless man by offering him a warm meal.

7. Outcast
POS: Noun
Definition: a person who is rejected or cast out from home or society
Sentence: In the beginning the area was settled by outcasts, adventurers, and felons.

8. Groggy
POS: Adjective
Definition: staggering, as from exhaustion or blows; weak or exhausted
Sentence: The boxer was groggy from his opponent's hard left jab.

9. Menace
POS: Noun
Definition: a person whose actions, attitudes, or ideas are considered dangerous or harmful
Sentence: When he gets behind the wheel of a car, he's a real menace.

10. Conformity
POS: Noun
Definition: compliance in actions, behavior, etc., with certain accepted standards or norms
Sentence: Because of the dress code at Langston, there is conformity in the what all students wear to school.

11. Triumph
POS: Noun
Definition: a significant success or noteworthy achievement; an instance of victory.
Sentence: Talon stood and threw his head back in a booming laugh of triumph, until Dusty launched at him and knocked him off his feet.

12. Delirious POS: Adjective
Definition: uncontrolled excitement or emotion
Sentence: She was delirious with joy at the news.

13. Pity
POS: Noun
Definition: sympathetic or sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another
Sentence: She felt pity for the starving child.

14. Acquitted POS: Verb Definition: to free or clear oneself
Sentence: He acquitted himself of suspicion.

15. Vast POS: Adjective Definition: of very great size ; huge
Sentence: There were vast piles of rubble left in the wake of the war.