1. The Outsiders
Vocabulary

2. Gingerly Definition: cautious; carefully Part of Speech: adverb
Sentence: I touched my
cheek gingerly. "Really?“

3. Glaring Definition: to stare angrily or to shine brightly.
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: Soda was glaring at him. "Leave my kid brother alone, you hear?

4. Incredulous Definition: unbelieving Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: She gave him an
incredulous look; and then
she threw her Coke in his face.

5. Asset Definition: something useful or valuable quality
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: Not like the Socs, who jump greasers and wreck houses and throw beer blasts for kicks, and get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next.

6. Stocky Definition: heavily built, having a short and solid form
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: He was about six feet tall, stocky in build, and very proud of his long rusty-colored sideburns.

7. Stricken Definition: affected by something overwhelming
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: He looked up and across the field with a stricken expression on his face.

8. Winced Definition: to draw back in pain, embarrassment, or alarm
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: Johnny's eyes went round and he winced as though I'd belted him.

9. Aloof Definition: distant physically or emotionally; apart
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: Socs were always aloof as though they were always behind a wall, careful not to let their real selves show through.

10. Gallantly Definition: smart or boldly stylish; daring
Part of Speech: adverb
Sentence: Two-Bit gallantly offered to walk them home--- the west side of town was only about twenty miles away--- but they wanted to call their parents and have them come and get them.