The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapter 3-4

Premonition

Definition- a strong feeling that something is about to happen, esp. something unpleasant Synonym- apprehension Antonym- Kind of Word- noun Sentence- He had a premonition of imminent disaster

Defiance

Definition- open resistance; bold disobedience Synonym- insurgence Antonym- regard Kid of word- noun Sentence- He act of total defiance was totally unacceptable

Reckless

Definition- without thinking or caring about the consequences of an Synonym- brash Antonym- cautious Kind of word- adjective Sentence- His driving was so reckless that he was stripped of his license to prevent accidents

Contempt

Definition-Strong Dislike Synonym- audacity, decision Antonym- admiration, sanction Kind of word- noun Sentence- He showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly

Elite

Definition-a group of people considered being the best in a particular society or category, esp. because of their power, talent, or wealth Synonym- aristocratic Antonym- common, low-class Kind of word- noun

Sophisticated

Definition-a person with much worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture Synonym- cultured, schooled Antonyms- uncultured, unsophisticated Kind of word- noun Sentence- She was a sophisticated socialite.

Wince

Definition-a slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress. Synonym- shrink, cringe Antonym- Kind of word- noun Sentence-He winced after he was kicked in the ribs

Apprehensive

Definition-anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen Synonym- afraid, alarmed Antonym- calm, quiet Kind of word- adjective Sentence- He was apprehensive about the endeavor ever since talks of it had started

Gallant

Definition-brave; heroic Synonym- bold, daring Antonym- cowardly Kind of word- adjective Sentence- He was a gallant person as he had the guts to stand up to the principal

Rueful

Definition-expressing sorrow or regret, esp. when in a slightly humorous way Synonym- Apologetic, sad, sorry Antonym- callous Kind of word- adjective Sentence- He expressed his sorrow for their loss in a rueful way.