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Chapters 3-4 The Outsiders
Vocabulary Chapters 3-4 The Outsiders
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bewildering adjective confusing or perplexing
There is a bewildering array of holidays to choose from.
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contemptuously adverb in a scornful way that shows disdain
He contemptuously dismisses his son's work.
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gallantly in a brave or heroic manner
adverb in a brave or heroic manner These young soldiers fought gallantly for their nation.
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apprehensive adjective a bad feeling about a future event (noun)
He felt apprehensive about going home. Synonyms: anxious, worried, uneasy, concerned, trepidatious
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premonition noun nervous or uneasy (adj.)
He had a premonition of imminent disaster. Synonyms: apprehension, suspicion, dread, alarm, the willies
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passionately adverb in a way that shows strong feelings or beliefs
He argued passionately against war.
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quavered Verb (of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion Her voice quavered with rage. Synonyms: tremble, quiver, waver, falter, flutter
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resignedly Adjective having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about My response is a resigned shrug of the shoulders.
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quivering Noun the action of trembling or shaking with a slight rapid motion To minimize her quivering, she pressed her chin against her chest.
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having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
winced verb having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about My response is a resigned shrug of the shoulders. Synonyms: grimace, flinch, recoil, cringe, squirm
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