a condition of the mind in which the senses or feelings are dulled

After Ponyboy was hit in the head, he was in a stupor, and could not think clearly.

distract or lead away

The magician tried to divert our attention with a puff of smoke so that we could not see how his trick was done.

suspicious or untrusting

TheGreaser  boys were a little leery of the offer to rumble with the Soc gang without using any weapons.

1. burning and smoking but with no flame

2. showing or feeling barely supressed anger or hatred

There was a deep smoldering anger between the Greasers and the Socs.

gangster or member of a gang

The Greaser boys were proud that they were known as hoodlums.

tense or drawn tight

When we played tug-of-war, the rope was pulled taut between our two teams.

smothered or kept in check

I stiffled a laugh when my teacher tripped over her own shoelaces.

crabby or grumpy

Whenever Dennis the Menace is around, Mr. Wilson becomes ornery.

breathed in

Johnny drew in his breath and struggled to his feet beside the fountain.

a threat or risk

The Socs enjoyed menacing the Greasers when they could catch one walking alone.

cruel and fierce

Dally had a grim look on his face when he found out that the Socs had beaten Johnny so badly.

sleepy and dazed

Once his brothers brought Ponyboy home, he was so groggy he almost didn't make it to his bed before he fell asleep.

generosity or kindliness

The Curtis brothers were poor, but too proud to accept charity from anyone.

 distorting the face and expressing pain

After being beaten, Johnny could not walk without grimacing with pain.

the act of despising

The wealthy ASocs had nothing but contempt for the poor Greasers.

a young bully or gangster

One of the hoods was proud that he always stole something whenever he went into a store.

deliberately or stubbornly

Ponyboy hated baloney sandwiches, but since they had nothing else to eat, he doggedly chewed and swallowed.

fake or pretended

Dally spoke to Cherry with a mock disrespect.  He actually liked her.

the feeling of being better than others

The Socs imagined their superiority over the Greasers, but actually were not any better at all.

obedience and agreement

The gangs showed their conformity by dressing alike.  The Soces wore madras shirts and the Greasers wore tee shirts and leather jackets.