The Outsiders – Vocabulary 1
1. connotation- noun- an additional sense or senses associated with or suggested by a word or phrase.
2. bleak- adj.- unwelcoming or providing little comfort or shelter
3. nonchalant- adj.- indifferent or calm and unconcerned about things.
4. gingerly- adv.- very cautiously, in a wary or tentative way
5. rueful- adj.- regretful, feeling or showing regret
6. savvy- noun- shrewdness and practical knowledge
7. conform- verb- to behave or think in a socially acceptable or expected way
8. sage (Not the herb!)- noun- a wise person, especially an older person with good judgment
9. bawl- verb- to shout loudly or cry very loudly and energetically
10. unfathomable- adj.- impossible to measure or impossible to understand
11. roguishly- adj.- dishonest or without principles in manner
12. appositive phrase- noun- a word or phrase that describes or redefines a noun in a sentence.
The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice 1 Name: ______
Directions: Insert the correct vocabulary word with the sentence. Some words may be used more than once or not at all.
connotation, denotation, bleak, nonchalant, gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, sage, bawl, unfathomable, roguishly
1. Even though I was nervous, I tried to act cool and ______.
2. I handled the delicate vase very ______.
3. Even though he may not be "book-smart" he has a lot of ______about the world.
4. Not every member of a group ______(s) exactly to our image of that group.
5. The landscape of the moon is lifeless and very ______.
6. My grandfather gave me some very ______advice
7. "I shouldn’t have done that," he said with a ______sigh.
8. Though their ______(connotations/denotations) are similar, the words nosy and curious have very different ______(connotations/denotations).
9. Which word is the closest in meaning to the definition: unable to comprehend?______
10. Which word is the closest in meaning to the definition: playfully, mischievously or dishonestly?______
The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice 1 Name: ______
Directions: Insert the correct vocabulary word with the sentence. Some words may be used more than once or not at all.
connotation, denotation, bleak, nonchalant, gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, sage, bawl, unfathomable, roguishly
1. Even though I was nervous, I tried to act cool and ______.
2. I handled the delicate vase very ______.
3. Even though he may not be "book-smart" he has a lot of ______about the world.
4. Not every member of a group ______(s) exactly to our image of that group.
5. The landscape of the moon is lifeless and very ______.
6. My grandfather gave me some very ______advice
7. "I shouldn’t have done that," he said with a ______sigh.
8. Though their ______(connotations/denotations) are similar, the words nosy and curious have very different ______(connotations/denotations).
9. Which word is the closest in meaning to the definition: unable to comprehend?______
10. Which word is the closest in meaning to the definition: playfully, mischievously or dishonestly?______
11. My friend has a lot of basketball ______. He just seems to have a natural feel for the game.
12. I touched the bruise on my cheek ______.
13. The coach accused me of being too ______at practice. He thought I should take the game more seriously.
14. After the accident, her outlook on life became very______. She seemed to have no hope any more.
15. "I wish I had done my homework," I thought______(ly).
16. A person who doesn’t like to ______to the group is often called an outsider.
17. The ______of a word is its dictionary definition. The ______of a word is what it makes you think of.
18. Two-Bit nodded his head ______(ly), and said, "It would have been wiser to have someone pick you up."
19. "'Who is it?' Two-Bit asked. 'The F.B.I.?'...'No,' Cherry said in a ______voice, 'it's Randy and Bob.'" Things look hopeless.
20. The child began to ______when he fell off the playground slide on his bottom.
11. My friend has a lot of basketball ______. He just seems to have a natural feel for the game.
12. I touched the bruise on my cheek ______.
13. The coach accused me of being too ______at practice. He thought I should take the game more seriously.
14. After the accident, her outlook on life became very______. She seemed to have no hope any more.
15. "I wish I had done my homework," I thought______(ly).
16. A person who doesn’t like to ______to the group is often called an outsider.
17. The ______of a word is its dictionary definition. The ______of a word is what it makes you think of.
18. Two-Bit nodded his head ______(ly), and said, "It would have been wiser to have someone pick you up."
19. "'Who is it?' Two-Bit asked. 'The F.B.I.?'...'No,' Cherry said in a ______voice, 'it's Randy and Bob.'" Things look hopeless.
20. The child began to ______when he fell off the playground slide on his bottom.
The Outsiders Vocabulary 1 Quiz
Write the definition of the word.
1 connotation 4. gingerly
2. bleak 5. rueful
3. nonchalant
Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.
Include an appositive phrase in one of your sentences, clearly labeling the appositive phrase used.
6. savvy 9. bawl
7. conform 10. unfathomable
8. sage 11.roguishly