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The Outsiders Vocab

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which vocabulary word matches this definition: unconcerned, indifferent, apathetic?

a)

nonchalant

b)

modest

c)

eminent

d)

eloquent

2.

The definition for gallantly is

a)

a manner showing courtesy or respect, particularly toward woman

b)

to gallap

c)

complicated, highly developed or advanced

3.

What is the definition of Aloof?

a)

the character and atmosphere of a place

b)

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind

c)

strong hostility

d)

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

4.

Definition: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval


Word:

a)

apprehensive

b)

conviction

c)

aloofness

d)

contemptuous

5.
declared not guilty
a)
contempt
b)
indignant
c)
acquitted
d)
rueful
6.
playfully mischievous
a)
roguish
b)
menace
c)
grimace
d)
unfathomable
7.
gloomy or pouting
a)
stupor
b)
fierce
c)
aloof
d)
sullen
8.

An institution for juvenile law offenders

a)

Reformatory

b)

Premonition

c)

Ruefully

d)

Clad

9.

The definition of this adjective is " making an earnest or desperate appeal."

a)

instantaneously

b)

invigorating

c)

imploring

d)

optimistic

10.
What word means a fixed or firm belief?
a)
conviction
b)
doggedly
c)
subside
d)
wistfully
11.
What definition matches the word doggedly?
a)
separate
b)
ill humored
c)
stubbornly tenacious
d)
to avoid
12.

Which word best matches this definition:

To copy or imitate

a)

Mocking

b)

Mimic

c)

Peal

13.

Definition:


shocked and upset; struck with terror, amazement or horror; afraid, alarmed, frightened, horrified, terrified

a)

Divert

b)

Aghast

c)

Falter

d)

Grimace

14.

manslaughter -- His manslaughter conviction meant he had to spend 5-7 years in jail.

a)

accidentally kill someone

b)

escape from jail

c)

being embarrassed

d)

daring act

15.

faltered

a)

escaped understanding

b)

hesitated

c)

angry at unfairness

d)

showing strong dislike

16.

Ugly or contorted facial expression

a)

grimaced

b)

clunky

c)

crude

d)

dismal

17.
declared not guilty
a)
contempt
b)
indignant
c)
acquitted
d)
rueful
18.

a pale golden or tan-colored horse or pony with a white mane and tail, originally bred in the southwestern US.

a)

Palomino

b)

Gallant

c)

Self-Preservation

19.

Self-Preservation

a)

the protection of oneself from harm or death, especially regarded as a basic instinct in human beings and animals.

b)

brave; heroic.

c)

Self-Prfree (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.eservation

20.

an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.

a)

amplifier

b)

clunky

c)

crude

d)

dismal

21.

bad-tempered and combative

a)

gingerly

b)

sagely

c)

gallant

d)

ornery