Outsiders – Chapters 1 and 2 Vocabulary Editorial – an article in a newspaper or magazine stating an opinion Hesitation – to stop or pause because of forgetfulness, uncertainty, or indecision Incredulous – feeling or showing an inability to believe something Nonchalantly – having a confident or easy manner Rebellious – defying an authority Reputation – what people generally think about the character of a person or thing Rivalry – the action, position, or relation of competition Sarcasm – a remark made usually to hurt someone’s feelings or show scorn Sympathetic – characterized by showing understanding or compassion Unfathomable – not able to be understood; incomprehensible