Outsiders Vocabulary

What does the word "Rivalry" mean?

• A) A small, exclusive group of people with similar likes and interests

• B) Competition between two or more people or groups

• C) Ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• D) Cleverness; slyness

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "Unfathomable"?

• A) Brave and noble

• B) Not friendly; cool and distant

• C) Difficult or impossible to understand

• D) Trembling or shaking

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How is "Gallantly" best defined?

• A) Careless, without responsibility

• B) Boldly resisting authority

• C) Brave and noble

• D) Feeling bad for someone when something bad happens

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Aloof" mean?

• A) Given favors that others are denied

• B) Not friendly; cool and distant

• C) To follow rules or customs

• D) A young person who breaks the law

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Elite"?

• A) People of wealth and power; the best of something

• B) Experiencing uncontrolled excitement, emotion, or confusion

• C) A generalized belief about a group of people

• D) Trembling or shaking

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Stereotype" refer to?

• A) Cleverness; slyness

• B) A small, exclusive group of people with similar likes and interests

• C) Often negative, a generalized belief about a group of people

• D) To worship as an idol, to greatly admire

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the meaning of "Clique"?

• A) A young person who breaks the law

• B) A small, exclusive group of people with similar likes and interests

• C) Feeling bad for someone when something bad happens

• D) Careless, without responsibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

How would you define "Apprehensive"?

• A) To worship as an idol, to greatly admire

• B) Uneasy or fearful of something happening

• C) Given favors that others are denied

• D) Boldly resisting authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Defiant" mean?

• A) Ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• B) Boldly resisting authority

• C) Not friendly; cool and distant

• D) To follow rules or customs

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of "Delinquent"?

• A) A young person who breaks the law

• B) Cleverness; slyness

• C) Experiencing uncontrolled excitement, emotion, or confusion

• D) Competition between two or more people or groups

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4