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Vocab 13 - "The Outsiders" Week 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the slang meaning of the word "dig"? Example: "You dig, Ponyboy?" or "I dig Mustangs - they're tuff."

a)

(Verb) to make a hole with a tool or by hand, by removing material (such as sand)

b)

To understand, or to be cool with (informal)

c)

Dino nuggies

d)

to fix or repair, especially cars

2.

What is the meaning of the word "jumped"? Example: Johnny has been skittish ever since he was jumped by the Socs.

a)

attacked

b)

decorated with holiday lights

c)

punched or kicked

d)

thrown into deep water

3.

What is the meaning of the word "madras"? Example: We could see their madras shirts from a mile away.

a)

a fine-textured cotton, usually plaid or striped

b)

a soft knit, sweatshirt-type top

c)

a mesh, jersey shirt for sports practices

d)

cat loaf

4.

What is the meaning of the term "JD"? Example: Those JDs are always up to no good.

a)

jammin' dudes

b)

juvenile delinquents

c)

jelly doughnuts

d)

justice deputies

5.

What is the meaning of the word "loping"? Example: He ran with an easy, loping gait."

a)

long, bounding strides

b)

taking short, high steps

c)

zig-zag or serpentine

d)

cheese hats

6.

What is the meaning of the word "bickering"? Example: We could not concentrate over the sound of their bickering.

a)

splashing and frolicking in the water

b)

dusty barrel racing

c)

arguing over dumb or trivial things

d)

basketball game

7.

What is the meaning of the word "shanghai" (verb)? Example: They tried to shanghai us in the alley.

a)

to jump or attack

b)

to trick or convince someone to do something

c)

to leave someone stranded

d)

to secretly hunt down and open your Christmas presents without permission

8.

What is the meaning of the word "amplifier"? Example: "You sure don't need an amplifier."

a)

an electronic device used to increase the strength of a signal (and make louder)

b)

a device that makes things larger

c)

something that weakens or diminishes sound

d)

preppy sweater vest

9.

What is the meaning of the word "booze hound"? Example: You gotta watch out for that booze hound or you'll get yourself in trouble.

a)

a drunk

b)

someone who sells booze or alcohol

c)

a dog that fetches alcohol for its owner

d)

a bad dog that lives under floorboards and sneaks your parents' alcohol

10.

What is the meaning of the word "bogart"? Example: Kip! You bogarted all the cheese!"

a)

to hide away

b)

to selfishly hog

c)

to slowly melt

d)

to catch a delicious bass