The Outsiders- Vocab and Fig Language

Front

Meaning of 'apprehensive' in: 'He was pretty well crocked, which made me apprehensive.'

Back

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Front

I had a _______ that something bad was about to happen, feeling a clue that something wasn’t right.

Back

premonition

Front

The competition was fierce against the Danville Admirals and the Boyle County Rebels. This game has always been a huge ______.

Back

rivalry

Front

The child was carelessly running up and down the stairs, and it was clear she was very _______.

Back

reckless

Front

The class showed ________ by not listening to the teacher at the end of the day.

Back

defiance

Front

Define nonchalant:

Back

Casually calm and relaxed; not showing anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Front

Define gallant:

Back

brave; heroic

Front

Wiped my face on Johnny's jacket.

Back

Alliteration

Front

“She left me standing there with my mouth dropped open, and the blue Mustang vroomed off.”

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

“He was as white as a ghost and his eyes were wild, like an animal in a trap.”

Back

Simile