Vocab
Something that is helpful or valuable to a person or group.
asset
Brave, heroic, and polite—especially when helping or protecting others.
gallant
Acting calm and unconcerned, even when something important is happening.
nonchalant
A group that is considered the best or most powerful.
elite
Greaser who loves books, movies, and watching sunsets.
Ponyboy
So shocked that you are speechless.
dumbfounded
Something that is very uncommon or hard to find.
rarity
Dressed or covered in something (like clothing or armor).
clad
A place where young people are sent for punishment and to improve their behaviour.
reformatory
This Greaser carries a switchblade and rarely shows emotion.
Dally
Easily annoyed, stubborn, or bad-tempered.
ornery
A feeling that something bad or important is going to happen.
premonition
Feeling like you cannot believe something is true.
incredulous
A colour or shade.
hue
Strong and dependable, works hard to keep his family together.
Darry
Quiet, gloomy, and unwilling to talk because you are upset.
sullen
In a regretful or slightly sad way, often about a mistake.
ruefully
Nervous or worried that something might go wrong.
apprehensive
Something so deep, complex, or strange that it is impossible to fully understand.
unfathomable
A Soc who is friends with Bob.
Randy
Angry because something feels unfair or wrong.
indignant
To escape or avoid being caught.
elude
Emotionally distant; not friendly or involved with others.
aloof
Doing something with stubborn determination, even when it’s hard.
doggedly
A Soc girl who Two-Bit tries to pick up.