The Outsiders: Vocab Study: Chapter 1-2

What is the meaning of the word 'reckless'?

• run

• angry feeling

• careless and dangerous

• impossible-to-understand

What is the meaning of the word lope?

• to fall down

• run

• to break apart

I'm not harboring some secret _______ against you.

• grudge
• sage

• reckless

Answer explanation

Which word best completes the sentence: sage, grudge, or reckless.

What is the meaning of the meaning of "unfathomable?"

• impossible to understand

• angry feeling

• smart

They _____ loaded the patient into the ambulance.

(a)  

• gingerly
• sage
• lope

Answer explanation

Choose the word that completes the sentence: sage, gingerly, lope

What does the word concession mean?

• a type of food

• to give back

• to play

What is the meaning of the word "bicker?"

• to talk

• to argue

• bird beak

Everyone looked ______ when I said I used to drive a taxi.

(a)  

• incredulous
• bicker
• concession

Answer explanation

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: ligament, biker, incredulous

What does the word "nonchalantly" mean?

• calmly

• strong

• excited

I want to ____ with each blown thrown.

(a)  

• wince
• ligament
• nonchalantly

Answer explanation

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: ligament, wince, incredulous