Outsiders Vocab Chapters 9 And 10

Front 1

Underprivileged

Back 1

adjective
not enjoying the social or economic benefits others have

Because Dally's Parents died in a car accident and he has to work instead of going to college, many of the Socs considered him underprivileged

Front 2

Conformity

Back 2

verb
acting according to general rules

When Pony held a grudge against Johnny, Pony realized he was being stupid since it really was no big deal and acted in conformity

Front 3

Ruefully

Back 3

adverb
regretfully; sorrowfully

After Johnny died Pony was ruefully sorry since in a way he helped cause Johnny's death

Front 4

Leery

Back 4

adjective
wary; suspicious

If Soda was in a rumble he would get leery because he could never figure out why he was there

Front 5

Taut

Back 5

adjective
not slack

Since Bob, a soc himself, was worried about Cherry he was taut because he cared

Front 6

Contract

Back 6

verb
to draw together

Whenever Randy to do something bad Bob does it to and since they are both bad they contract together

Front 7

Stupor

Back 7

noun
state in which the mind and senses are dulled

That Pony sure can fight off attackers and cry for help in stupor Darry or Soda come for help

Front 8

Stricken

Back 8

adjective
tortured

Although Cherry felt guilt about Pony she was stricken by Bob and loved him

Front 9

Delirious

Back 9

adjective
wildly irrational

As cowardly the soc gang is they are sometimes delirious since they are always drunk

Front 10

Clad

Back 10

verb
dressed

when parents are well clad, they go out somewhere fancy