WorksheetsOutsiders Vocab Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which two of the following can be described as "ornery"?
Dally
A friendly puppy
A crying toddler
A tree
Choose two phrases to create a sentence that correctly uses a vocab word.
Abby acted roguishly
Anya is gingerly
when she hid the cookies from her brother.
because she is carrying a glass vase.
The little boys (in a way that expresses regret) apologized for breaking the window.
Roguishly
Gingerly
Ruefully
Unfathomable
Match the following vocabulary words with their definition.
bleak
bare, desolate, and often windswept
aghast
filled with sudden fright or horror
radiates
to emit rays, as of light or heat
abruptly
without warning; suddenly or unexpectedl
aimlessly
without purpose or intent
"She gave him an (a) look; and then she threw her Coke in his face"
grudge
sophisticated
aloof
premonition
gallant
subside
conviction
bewilderment
contemptuous
incredulous
“I hated them as bitterly and (a) as Dally Winston hated.”
conviction
aloofness
Premonition
gallant
Conform
Menace
Delirious
Pity
bewilderment
contemptously
Johnny didn't say anything. But he stared at the dashboard with such hurt (a) that I could have bawled.”
conviction
contemptuous
aloofness
Premonition
gallant
Conform
Menace
Delirious
Pity
bewilderment
You greasers have a different set of values. You're more emotional. We're (a) -cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us.”
grudge
aloof
premonition
gallant
subside
conviction
bewilderment
contemptuous
incredulous
sophisticated
He didn't want to be a juvenile (a) .
what is the definition for roguishly
behaving dishonestly
rogue
honestly
reliability
Which of the following words best describes someone who is 'aloof'?
Friendly
Distant
Talkative
Energetic
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was _____ by the student's sudden outburst.'
aghast
delighted
bored
amused
What does the word 'bleak' mean in the context of a weather description?
Sunny
Cheerful
Gloomy
Warm
Which sentence uses the word 'ruefully' correctly?
She ruefully accepted the award with a big smile.
He ruefully apologized for his mistake.
They ruefully celebrated their victory.
The dog ruefully wagged its tail.
Identify the correct synonym for 'incredulous'.
Believing
Skeptical
Certain
Trusting
What is the meaning of 'contemptuous'?
Respectful
Admiring
Scornful
Indifferent
Which of the following sentences uses 'ornery' correctly?
The ornery cat purred softly.
The ornery child refused to share his toys.
The ornery teacher praised the students.
The ornery dog wagged its tail happily.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She gave him an _____ look before walking away.'
incredulous
joyful
bored
excited
What does 'premonition' mean?
A feeling of excitement
A sense of foreboding
A state of confusion
A moment of joy
Which of the following best describes someone who is 'sophisticated'?
Naive
Worldly
Simple
Unrefined
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'He spoke with great _____ about his beliefs.'
conviction
doubt
hesitation
uncertainty
What is the meaning of 'gallant'?
Cowardly
Brave
Timid
Fearful
Which sentence uses the word 'bewilderment' correctly?
She looked at the puzzle with bewilderment.
He ran with bewilderment to the finish line.
They sang with bewilderment in their voices.
The dog barked with bewilderment.
Identify the correct antonym for 'aloof'.
Detached
Friendly
Reserved
Distant
What does 'delinquent' mean in the context of behavior?
Obedient
Law-abiding
Troublesome
Respectful
