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WorksheetsVocab 13 - "The Outsiders" Week 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the slang meaning of the word "dig"? Example: "You dig, Ponyboy?" or "I dig Mustangs - they're tuff."
(Verb) to make a hole with a tool or by hand, by removing material (such as sand)
To understand, or to be cool with (informal)
Dino nuggies
to fix or repair, especially cars
What is the meaning of the word "jumped"? Example: Johnny has been skittish ever since he was jumped by the Socs.
attacked
decorated with holiday lights
punched or kicked
thrown into deep water
What is the meaning of the word "madras"? Example: We could see their madras shirts from a mile away.
a fine-textured cotton, usually plaid or striped
a soft knit, sweatshirt-type top
a mesh, jersey shirt for sports practices
cat loaf
What is the meaning of the term "JD"? Example: Those JDs are always up to no good.
jammin' dudes
juvenile delinquents
jelly doughnuts
justice deputies
What is the meaning of the word "loping"? Example: He ran with an easy, loping gait."
long, bounding strides
taking short, high steps
zig-zag or serpentine
cheese hats
What is the meaning of the word "bickering"? Example: We could not concentrate over the sound of their bickering.
splashing and frolicking in the water
dusty barrel racing
arguing over dumb or trivial things
basketball game
What is the meaning of the word "shanghai" (verb)? Example: They tried to shanghai us in the alley.
to jump or attack
to trick or convince someone to do something
to leave someone stranded
to secretly hunt down and open your Christmas presents without permission
What is the meaning of the word "amplifier"? Example: "You sure don't need an amplifier."
an electronic device used to increase the strength of a signal (and make louder)
a device that makes things larger
something that weakens or diminishes sound
preppy sweater vest
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 drunk
someone who sells booze or alcohol
a dog that fetches alcohol for its owner
a bad dog that lives under floorboards and sneaks your parents' alcohol
What is the meaning of the word "bogart"? Example: Kip! You bogarted all the cheese!"
to hide away
to selfishly hog
to slowly melt
to catch a delicious bass
