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The Outsiders Vocabulary

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "incredulous" mean?

a)

not being understandable

b)

extremely confused

c)

beautiful or stunning

d)

showing disbelief

2.

Fill in the word that best fits.


The fact that Kerri hated dogs was completely ______________!

a)

rarity

b)

unfathomable

c)

gallant

d)

aloof

3.

Fill in the word that best fits.


Sam's organization was an ________________ to the group project.

a)

incredulous

b)

ornery

c)

dumbfounded

d)

asset

4.

Fill in the word that best fits.


A black diamond is a _______________; you just don't see them often.

a)

rarity

b)

aloof

c)

nonchalant

d)

dumbfounded

5.

Fill in the word that best fits.


When James revealed his vibrant pink hair, his friends looked _________________ at the surprising sight.

a)

rarity

b)

asset

c)

gallant

d)

incredulous

6.

Select the word that best fits.


Even when the Lions were down by 5, their star player acted completely _____________________.

a)

rarity

b)

nonchalant

c)

gallant

d)

incredulous

7.

What does the word "gallant" mean?

a)

historical, ancient

b)

silent and afraid

c)

brave or heroic

d)

shocked

8.

What does the word "ornery" mean?

a)

intelligent

b)

a small pony

c)

writing at a quick speed

d)

stubborn or bad-tempered

9.

What does the word "aloof" mean?

a)

extremely fearful

b)

being incredibly strong

c)

feeling apart or at a distance

d)

fuzzy

10.

What does the word "dumbfounded" mean?

a)

extremely upset or angry

b)

a pair of socks

c)

uncertain

d)

shocked or speechless

11.

Select the word that best fits.


The actress was ____________________ in a grand ballgown for the show.

a)

clad

b)

ruefully

c)

ornery

d)

dumbfounded

12.

Select the word that best fits.


I had a _____________________ that something bad was going to happen.

a)

clad

b)

ruefully

c)

premonition

d)

hue

13.

Select the word that best fits.


I was ____________________ when I realized that the front door was unlocked.

a)

hue

b)

incredulous

c)

gallant

d)

apprehensive

14.

What does the word "ruefully" mean?

a)

showing sorrow or pity

b)

unable to be understood

c)

wild

d)

proud and arrogant

15.

What does the word "reformatory" mean?

a)

a bad feeling

b)

a shade of a color

c)

an institution young offenders

d)

being loud or obnoxious

16.

Select the word that best fits.


The _______________ of the dress was a bright, vibrant gold.

a)

asset

b)

rarity

c)

doggedly

d)

hue

17.

Select the word that best fits.


Emma was _______________ when her caramel chocolate cookies did not win first prize.

a)

ornery

b)

indignant

c)

elude

d)

veered

18.

Select the word that best fits.


Mikey was ___________________ when he was sent his room after refusing to complete his homework.

a)

hue

b)

elude

c)

sullen

d)

dumbfounded

19.

Select the word that best fits.


He ducked quickly and ran down the hallway to _______________ his teacher.

a)

elude

b)

doggedly

c)

ornery

d)

indignant

20.

What does the word "doggedly" mean?

a)

a person with a large ego

b)

someone who acts like a dog

c)

persistent or stubborn

d)

correct or right

21.

What does the word "mimic" mean?

a)

an unfortunate serious of events

b)

filled with sudden shock

c)

a shade of a color

d)

to make fun of someone or something by imitating

22.

What does the word "contemptuously" mean?

a)

being casual or cool about something

b)

showing extreme disrespect or hatred

c)

uniterested

d)

an underwater environment

23.

Fill in the word that best fits.


Lydia and Mike were completely ____________________ when a clown jumped out from behind the corner at them.

a)

agast

b)

veered

c)

hue

d)

mimic

24.

What does the word "exploits" mean?

a)

to turn sharply

b)

a dangerous act

c)

notable or heroic acts

d)

sudden shock

25.

Fill in the word that fits the best.


Jose began talking loudly to try and _________________ attention away from his upset friend.

a)

mimic

b)

divert

c)

dumbfounded

d)

gallant

26.

Fill in the word that fits the best.


Kevin's voice began to _____________ when he saw how large the crowd was.

a)

falter

b)

agony

c)

incredulous

d)

leery

27.

Select the word that best fits.


Sonja was ________________ when she saw a stranger standing outside her house.

a)

conformity

b)

agony

c)

stupor

d)

leery

28.

Select the word that best fits.


Patrick made a ______________ when he felt the needle in his arm.

a)

conformity

b)

grimace

c)

leery

d)

divert

29.

What does the word "conformity" mean?

a)

a facial expression that shows pain

b)

to be uncertain or hesitant

c)

extreme pain

d)

to follow the rules and laws

30.

Select the word that best fits.


He was in absolute ________________ when he fell from the tree and broke his arm.

a)

ruefully

b)

rarity

c)

agony

d)

elite

31.

Select the word that best fits.


He was in a _________________ after the car accident.

a)

veered

b)

stupor

c)

triumph

d)

indignant

32.

What does the word "delirious" mean?

a)

likely

b)

joy over success or victory

c)

being sullen or upset

d)

feelings of confusion often accompanied by fever

33.

Select the word that best fits.


Meg felt ________________ after she won the award for best actress.

a)

stupor

b)

triumph

c)

asset

d)

premonition

34.

Select the word that best fits.


"BTS is my favorite band. I absolutely _______________ them."

a)

liable

b)

falter

c)

conformity

d)

idolize

35.

Select the word that best fits.


The volcano is __________________ to erupt any day now.

a)

veered

b)

liable

c)

idolize

d)

hue

36.

Select the word that best fits.


He was already ________________ away, even before the shot.

a)

flinching

b)

asset

c)

reformatory

d)

acquitted

37.

What does the word "acquitted" mean?

a)

guilty

b)

not guilty

c)

not involved

d)

all done

38.

What does the word "composition" mean?

a)

essay

b)

a type of poetry

c)

upset or angry

d)

a very large hat

39.

Select the word that best fits.


"I hate when my parents wear scrunchies. It looks so ___________________!"

a)

agast

b)

exploits

c)

elude

d)

corny

40.

Select the word that best fits.


I quickly ____________________ to the right to avoid hitting the squirrel.

a)

hue

b)

veered

c)

idolize

d)

liable