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The Outsiders Vocab3
Vocab from"The Outsiders", Part 3, 7th grade
Question | Answer |
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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 |