WorksheetsThe Outsiders Chapters 5-7 Vocabulary
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
wistfully
wishful thinking
something done with longing or regret
having no options
imploringly
to plead with someone for something
something readily available
proclaiming innocence
sullenly
delighted or pleased over a certain thing
to behave in a gloomy, dissatisfied, and bad-tempered manner
causing fright or alarm
indignant
the act of protection
calm and unworried
to feel or show anger about an unfair situation
gallant
a building that holds art exhibits
shy or quiet
heroic or brave
testify
irritable and impatient
to make a statement or provide evidence, usually in court
to post a review online
billfold
a slim wallet used to hold money
a piece of paper worth money
to put off to a later time
doggedly
to train a pet to obey commands
to use repair a building
tenacious or with strong determination
hoarsely
to move in a sneaky manner
to worry or fret
to speak in a husky or harsh voice
exploits
to go at a quick, steady pace
to make plain or clear
a notable act or heroic deed
drawled
a distinctively slow, drawn-out way of speaking that is common in the U.S. south
to treat with disdain or contempt
to obscure
brawn
to run out of supplies
muscular strength
to move at a quick pace
assured
to act with self-confidence
to increase a number
an emergency order
mourning
to confuse someone
the break of day
time of sadness because of a loss or the death of a loved one
