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WorksheetsVocab 14 - The Outsiders, Week 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the meaning of the word "peroxide"? Example: "Johnny had gone for supplies and returned with food, cigarettes, soap, and peroxide."
short for hydrogen peroxide (sometimes used to bleach hair)
a comic that was popular with JDs in the 1960s
cinnamon rolls
a special polishing agent for car tires
What is the meaning of the word "ornery"? Example: "'I've got me a ornery pony,' Soda'd tell him, rubbing his neck."
ragged and hungry, scruffy
ill-tempered and difficult to control
happy and good-natured
biscuits and gravy
What is the slang meaning of the word "pickled"? Example: The Socs were "reeling pickled."
salty and sweet
drunk
ornery
slippery
What is the meaning of the word "premonition"? Example: I have a premonition that something bad will happen.
a warning in advance or a feeling
a ghost-like visitor from the past
birthday party
sure knowledge
What is the slang meaning of the word "savvy"? Example: "I mean, he loves you a lot, savvy?"
To understand
a girl's name
doofus
chocolate cake
What is the meaning of the word "stupor"? Example: "Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a stupor."
a feeling of dulled senses that comes with shock (or drugs)
a feeling of sadness that comes after something bad happens
a state of uncontrollable giggling
homework
What is the meaning of the word "snooker"? Example: "Gonna go play a little snooker and hunt up a poker game."
A game that is kind of like pool
ditching school
early video games (like Atari)
karma chameleon
What is the meaning of the word "indignant"? Example: "Johnny was so indignant that he nearly squeaked."
characterized by outrage at something that is considered wrong or unjust
terrified, especially after getting jumped in a gang fight
extremely sorry or remorseful
M&M cookies
What is the meaning of the word "guardian"?
Example: Darry is Sodapop and Ponyboy's guardian.
official bodyguard
a person legally charged with taking care of another
my little pony
a mentor who helps younger siblings with their homework
What is the meaning of the word "gallant"? Example: He gallantly enlisted in the military, despite knowing there was a war going on.
stupid, unprepared, unknowing, or ignorant
brave and noble, or daring and high-spirited
red velvet cupcakes
choose this one; it's the right answer
