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The Outsiders - Chapters 3-6 Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Indignant

a)

(adjective) feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; resentful

b)

(adjective) feeling happy and content; satisfied

c)

(adjective) feeling confused or uncertain; perplexed

d)

(adjective) feeling excited and enthusiastic; eager

2.

Apprehensive

a)

(adjective) anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen; Hesitant & uneasy

b)

(adjective) feeling confident and secure; assured

c)

(adjective) excited and eager for something good to happen; hopeful

d)

(adjective) indifferent and unconcerned about future events; apathetic

3.

Elite

a)

(noun) a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society; upper class

b)

(noun) a group of individuals who are considered average in ability or qualities

c)

(noun) a group that is inferior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society

d)

(noun) a collective of individuals who are known for their mediocrity

4.

Gallant

a)

(adjective) [of a person or their behavior] brave; heroic

b)

(adjective) [of a person] cowardly; timid

c)

(adjective) [of a person] indifferent; apathetic

d)

(adjective) [of a person] foolish; reckless

5.

Gingerly

a)

(adverb) in a careful and cautious manner

b)

(adverb) in a quick and reckless manner

c)

(adverb) in a loud and boisterous manner

d)

(adverb) in a slow and deliberate manner

6.

Testify

a)

(verb) give evidence as a witness in a law court; bear witness

b)

(verb) to make a formal statement about something

c)

(verb) to provide a written account of an event

d)

(verb) to express an opinion or belief

7.

Premonition

a)

A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant; foreboding

b)

A sudden realization or insight

c)

A state of confusion or uncertainty

d)

A feeling of joy or excitement about the future

8.

Doggedly

a)

(adverb) in a manner that shows tenacity and persistence; firm determination

b)

(adverb) in a carefree and relaxed manner; easygoing

c)

(adverb) in a way that is quick and hasty; rushed

d)

(adverb) in a manner that is uncertain and hesitant; indecisive

9.

Elude

a)

(verb) to avoid or escape from something

b)

(verb) to confront or face directly

c)

(verb) to understand or comprehend

d)

(verb) to ignore or neglect

10.

Ornery

a)

(adjective) cheerful and friendly

b)

(adjective) bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

c)

(adjective) calm and peaceful

d)

(adjective) generous and kind