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The Outsiders Vocab3
Vocab from"The Outsiders", Part 3, 7th grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aghast | struck with sudden amazement, fright or horror |
| daze | to stun or shock with a sudden blow (especially to the head) |
| exploits | a notable deed; spirited or heroic act |
| gleefully | joyfully; merrily |
| juvenile delinquent | a minor (under 18) who commits criminal acts such as theft, vandalism, or violence |
| palomino | horse with a golden coat, white mane, and white tail found in the southwestern US |
| divert | to turn from a specific path or course; veer |
| falter | to hesitate in action or purpose |
| mere | being nothing more nor better than something in comparison |
| reluctantly | to do something unwillingly |
| scarce | an insufficient amount to satisfy the need or demand of something |
| bolt | to run away suddenly |
| stifle | to suppress, curb, or withhold (as in an addiction or craving) |
| leery | wary or suspicious |
| conformity | behavior in correspondence with current styles and trends |
| They were in__________upon seeing the intimidating yet magnificent palace. | aghast |
| She was in such a__________after getting hit in the head, but managed to come to relativity quickly. | daze |
| He was well known for his small___________and deeds around the camp. | exploits |
| I_________and joyfully sung the fun songs at the campfire | gleefully |
| Many kids here are considered______________for committing harmless crimes. | juvenile delinquent |
| The Pegasus was a beautiful____________. | palomino |
| What caused her to___________from her path is still a mystery. | divert |
| A single_________or hesitant in battle could loose you a limb. | falter |
| In Olympus, mortals were__________pawns. | mere |
| I___________drank from the goblet, trying not to gag at the stench. | reluctantly |
| Supplies was low, and food was becoming more and more____________, but there was no where else to go. | scarce |
| The graceful deer hesitated at the stream before__________into the woods. | bolt |
| I had to____________a laugh as I watched him jump from here to there like a kangaroo. | stifle |
| I was__________as I crept through the labyrinth, wary of my surroundings. | leery |
| Everyone at camp wore the orange tee shirts, for it was an example of____________there. | conformity |