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