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The Outsiders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aquire | to get or obtain She ________ the book yesterday morning. |
| aloof | indifferent or disinterested The man was ______ in the concert. |
| disgrace | the loss of respect or honor He was a ________ to his family. |
| gallantly | bravely; chivalrously; exceptionally polite The man was ________ holding the door. |
| gingerly | cautiously or carefully He _________ dressed the man's wounds. |
| hoodlum | young, street ruffian, belonging to a gang "What are yah, a ______?" asked the old man quizzically. |
| impersonal | not personal Business is always _______. |
| irresistible | enticing; tempting to possess The window donuts were ________. |
| lanky | ungracefully thin and tall The baby giraffe was very _______. |
| mouthy | responding in a rude and pompous manner The child became very _______ when he was in trouble. |
| reckless | unconcerned with the consequences of actions He was one _________, alright. |
| roguish | playfully dishonest or mischievous He always became _________ when talking to his friends. |
| sarcastic | characterized by mocking The man became very _______ the moment his son started complaining |
| sympathetic | feeling of compassion Suzie was ________ towards the foster kids on the corner house. |
| sensitive | easily or readily affected by something He was always _______ when it came to horror movies. |