Outsiders Vocabulary

He like fights, blondes, and for some ____ reason, school.

• unfathomable

• ornery

• sullen

• gallant

Cherry and Marcia didn't have a way to get home.  Two-Bit ____ offered to walk them home.

• nonchalantly

• doggedly

• gallantly

• contemptuously

Johnny's parents were easily angered, or ____________ and beat him badly.

• delinquent

• aloof

• savvy

• ornery

Johnny idolized Dally. This means he

• didn't like him or want to be like him.

• worshiped or admired him too much.

• thought he was very important.

• thought he was the strongest greaser of the group.

Choose the word that best matches the definition: showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

• Defiant

• Impertinent

• Receptive

• Submissive

What does the word "aloof" mean in the context of a person's behavior?

• Friendly and warm

• Distant and detached

• Clumsy and awkward

• Curious and inquisitive

Choose the word that best fits the definition: a feeling of resentment or anger due to unfair treatment.

• Contempt

• Gallant

• Indignant

• Nonchalant

What does the term "rogue" imply when describing someone?

• Honorable and respected

• Dishonest and unprincipled

• Timid and fearful

• Strong and silent

The greasers were considered a menace to society. This means

• This means they were helpful.

• They presented a threat of danger.

• They liked to get in fights.

• They liked to party.

Ponyboy was stricken by the death of Johnny. Stricken means

• shocked

• troubled by misfortune or sorrow

• sad