The Outsiders Vocab (Chps 1-3)

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: After hearing the shocking announcement, the students sat __________, unable to believe what they had just heard.

• cunning

• dumbfounded

• scatterbrained

• nonchalantly

Select the sentence where "cunning" is used appropriately.

• The cunning fox outsmarted the hunters and escaped.

• She was cunning about her favorite color.

• The cunning weather was very cold.

• He was cunning to finish his homework late.

Which word best fits the following sentence? The two teams have a long history of __________, always trying to outdo each other.

• misery

• rivalry

• reputation

• stricken

If someone is described as "scatterbrained," what does this most likely mean?

• They are very organized and focused.

• They are forgetful and easily distracted.

• They are always angry.

• They are very brave.

Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of "grimly"?

• Laughing at a funny joke.

• Smiling at a friend.

• Nodding with a serious expression after hearing bad news.

• Jumping with excitement.

Which word would best complete the sentence? After losing his job, he was filled with __________ and could not stop worrying about the future.

• misery

• cunning

• rivalry

• nonchalantly

A student is described as "stricken" after hearing some news. What can you infer about how the student feels?

• The student is excited and happy.

• The student is shocked or deeply affected.

• The student is bored.

• The student is confused.

Read the following sentence and choose the best word to fill in the blank: The mystery of the ancient ruins was __________; no one could understand how they were built.

• incredulous

• unfathomable

• scatterbrained

• grimly

Which of the following best explains how "reputation" can affect someone's opportunities?

• A good reputation can lead to more trust and chances, while a bad reputation can close doors.

• Reputation only matters in sports.

• Reputation is not important in life.

• Reputation is the same as being cunning.

If someone reacts "incredulously" to a story, what does this suggest about their reaction?

• They believe the story completely.

• They are doubtful and find it hard to believe.

• They are angry about the story.

• They are bored by the story.