The Outsiders Vocab

reckless

Utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution

agony

Extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering

loping

To run with , to run with a long, easy stride

stupor

suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.:

vaguely

not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed

delirious

in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication

unfathomable

not able to be fathomed or completely understood

gingerly

with great care or caution

sagely

a profoundly wise person

hysterics

a fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping

roguishly

pertaining to or acting like, characteristic of

incredulous

disinclined or indisposed to believe, skeptical

nonchalantly

cool, unconcerned, indifferent, unexcited

aghast

struck with overwhelming shock or amazement

contemptuously

Without respect

gallantly

brave, spirited, noble minded or chivalrous

rave

to talk wildly as if in delirium

quivering

to shake with a slight but rapid motion

unceasingly

not ceasing or stopping, continuously

quavered

to shake tremulously, quiver, or tremble

apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

ruefully

causing sorrow or pity, pitiable, deplorable

bewildering

extremely confusing

premonition

a feeling of anticipation

hue

a graduation or variety of color

subsides

to sink to a low or lower level

eluded

to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc

vital

of or pertaining to life

wistfully

characterized by melancholy

conviction

a fixed or firm belief