The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 7-9

If a person begins to falter, we can say that person ___________

• smiles

• hesitates

• cries

• gets very angry

A person who is leery may act in a manner that is ______

• comical

• calm

• trustworthy

• suspicious

If someone grimaces, they could appear to be all of the following except _______

• in pain

• smiling

• suffering

• frowning

If one wishes to conform, it means they want to

• fit in

• fight

• disappear

• go against the rules

A synonym for the word agony is ________________________

• joyous

• excitement

• suffering

• confusion

Who would be most likely to mimic someone else?

• a child

• an adult

• a guidance counselor

• a doctor

Which situation would someone be aghast?

• opening up a birthday present

• failing an important exam that you studied for

• running into an old friend

• running in a marathon

Which person would most likely be known for their many exploits?

• a dentist

• a car salesman

• a plumber

• a fireman

What is an antonym for the word divert?

• distract

• reroute

• detract

• welcome

When you show contempt for another person, you are showing ___

• kindness

• hatred

• compassion

• forgiveness