The Outsiders Vocabulary 4 Implore- verb- to beg or plead earnestly Subside- verb- to become less active or intense, to diminish Leery- adj.- suspicious; regarding with suspicion Egotistical- excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered Benevolent- well meaning and kindly Gregarious- (of a person) fond of company; sociable Apathetic- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern guardian- a defender, protector, or keeper. sophisticated- having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. stubble- short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while. contracted- (of a muscle) become shorter or tighter in to effect movement of part of the body. Participial phrase- an adjective made from a verb Ex. Troubled, she asked for advice.
The Outsiders Vocabulary 4 Implore- verb- to beg or plead earnestly Subside- verb- to become less active or intense, to diminish Leery- adj.- suspicious; regarding with suspicion Egotistical- excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered Benevolent- well meaning and kindly Gregarious- (of a person) fond of company; sociable Apathetic- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern guardian- a defender, protector, or keeper. sophisticated- having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. stubble- short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a while. contracted- (of a muscle) become shorter or tighter in to effect movement of part of the body. Participial phrase- an adjective made from a verb Ex. Troubled, she asked for advice.
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