"The Outsiders" Ch. 2-4 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "aloofness" mean?

• The state of being uninterested, remote, or withdrawn

• The state of being friendly and outgoing

• The state of being confused and disoriented

• The state of being energetic and lively

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the verb "winced" mean?

• To laugh loudly

• To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

• To jump with joy

• To speak softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "scowled" mean?

• To smile broadly

• To laugh loudly

• To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

• To speak softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "nonchalantly" mean?

• In a casually calm and relaxed manner

• In a hurried and anxious manner

• In a loud and aggressive manner

• In a confused and disorganized manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the adjective "scatterbrained" mean?

• Capable of serious thought

• Incapable of serious connected or organized thought, forgetful

• Highly organized and focused

• Extremely intelligent and logical

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "gallantly" mean?

• Cowardly, timid, shy

• Brave, spirited, heroic

• Lazy, indifferent, apathetic

• Sad, gloomy, depressed

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "ornery" mean?

• Happy and cheerful

• Bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

• Calm and peaceful

• Friendly and sociable

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "dumbfounded" mean?

• Confused because of lack of information

• Speechless because of shock or amazement

• Angry because of a misunderstanding

• Happy because of a surprise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "cunning" mean?

• Honest and straightforward

• Sly, clever at being deceitful

• Brave and courageous

• Kind and generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use "winced" in a complete and sensible sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4