The Outsiders Vocabulary 5
aghast- (adjective) struck with fear
exploits - (noun) a bold or daring feat; the act of manipulating to one’s advantage
aimlessly- (adverb) lacking goal or purpose
veer-verb- to change direction suddenly
agony- (noun) extreme suffering either mentally or physically
stupor- (noun) reduced awareness or consciousness
triumph- (noun) success after a struggle.
bewilder- verb- to confuse or puzzle somebody
editorial- noun- an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of its editor or
publisher
10. liable- adj.- having legal responsibility; or likely to experience or do something
11. Gerund- GRAMMAR- a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun (Example: Painting a landscape
requires careful observation.)
12. Gerund Phrase- GRAMMAR- a gerund with its modifiers and complements- things that help describe
and add detail. (Example: I love painting with watercolors.)
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The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice #5
Name: _________________________ Date: _____
Directions: Add the correct vocabulary word to the sentences from the novel. Use the book for guidance if
needed!
Agony
Aghast
Aimlessly
Triumph
Editorial
Stupor
Exploits
Veer
Bewilder
Liable
1. “Work?” Two-Bit was _____________. “And ruin my rep?”(Hinton 113).
2. Two-Bit told Pony many stories about his _________ while Pony washed the dishes (113).
3. I walked down the hall in a daze. Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a
________________ (158).
4. His eyes were closed, but when the door shut behind me he opened them, and I suddenly wondered if my
own eyes looked as feverish and __________ed as his (159).
5. Nobody would write ____________(s) praising Dally (162).
6. If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m ______________to get
stuck in a home somewhere (173).
7. He __________ed off to the right, but I caught him in a flying tackle before he’d gone
more than a couple of steps (185).
8. Two-Bit walked _____________ ,or without purpose, to divert suspicion.
9. Despite being in _______________ about Sandy’s move to Florida and his brother’s
life as a fugitive, Sodapop kept up a brave façade.
10. The _______________ of winning the rumble against the socs was bittersweet, because Johnny found no
comfort in the victory.
The Outsiders, Vocabulary Practice #5
Name: _________________________ Date: _____
Directions: Add the correct vocabulary word to the sentences from the novel. Use the book for guidance if
needed!
Agony
Aghast
Aimlessly
Triumph
Editorial
Stupor
Exploits
Veer
Bewilder
Liable
1. “Work?” Two-Bit was _____________. “And ruin my rep?”(Hinton 113).
2. Two-Bit told Pony many stories about his _________ while Pony washed the dishes (113).
3. I walked down the hall in a daze. Dally had taken the car and I started the long walk home in a
________________ (158).
4. His eyes were closed, but when the door shut behind me he opened them, and I suddenly wondered if my
own eyes looked as feverish and __________ed as his (159).
5. Nobody would write ____________(s) praising Dally (162).
6. If the judge decides Darry isn’t a good guardian or something, I’m ______________to get
stuck in a home somewhere (173).
7. He __________ed off to the right, but I caught him in a flying tackle before he’d gone
more than a couple of steps (185).
8. Two-Bit walked _____________ ,or without purpose, to divert suspicion.
9. Despite being in _______________ about Sandy’s move to Florida and his brother’s
life as a fugitive, Sodapop kept up a brave façade.
10. The _______________ of winning the rumble against the socs was bittersweet, because Johnny found no
comfort in the victory.
Directions: Read the synonyms and inset the vocabulary word that completes them.
1. trouble, worries, problems, ______________________
2. pain, suffering, misery, __________________________
3. blankness, vacancy, apathy, ______________________
4. victory, achievement, success, ____________________
5. endeavors, actions, adventures, ___________________
Directions: Identify the gerund in the sentence by circling it.
A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and acts as a noun. A gerund phrase consists of the gerund with its
modifiers and complements. Example: Jonathon got paid for sculpting the dolphin.
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Swimming is my favorite activity.
My favorite hobby is teasing my brother.
Finding the right joke is half the job.
I love walking to the park with my dog.
I get in touch with my grandma by calling on the phone.
21.Painting made me appreciate how light affects color.
22. We encouraged his entering the competition.
23. Mom kept me from going without my jacket.
24. Dorie’s best subject is acting in drama class.
25. John prefers taking photos of people.
Directions: Read the synonyms and inset the vocabulary word that completes them.
11. trouble, worries, problems, ______________________
12. pain, suffering, misery, __________________________
13. blankness, vacancy, apathy, ______________________
14. victory, achievement, success, ____________________
15. endeavors, actions, adventures, ___________________
Directions: Identify the gerund in the sentence by circling it.
A gerund is a verbal that ends in –ing and acts as a noun. A gerund phrase consists of the gerund with its
modifiers and complements. Example: Jonathon got paid for sculpting the dolphin.
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Swimming is my favorite activity.
My favorite hobby is teasing my brother.
Finding the right joke is half the job.
I love walking to the park with my dog.
I get in touch with my grandma by calling on the phone.
21.Painting made me appreciate how light affects color.
22. We encouraged his entering the competition.
23. Mom kept me from going without my jacket.
24. Dorie’s best subject is acting in drama class.
25. John prefers taking photos of people.
The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz
Write the definition of the word.
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triumph
agony
aimlessly
stupor
veer
Name: __________________________________________
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Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.
6. exploits
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7. aghast
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8. bewilder ______________________________________________________________________________
9. liable
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10. editorial
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The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz
Write the definition of the word.
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triumph
agony
aimlessly
stupor
veer
Name: __________________________________________
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Write a sentence using the vocabulary word, including context clues to show meaning.
6. exploits
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7. aghast
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8. bewilder ______________________________________________________________________________
9. liable
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10. editorial
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Grammar Check: Clearly label the gerund used by circling the word or words. Label the participle or participle
phrase by underling the word or words.
11. Saving the children from the fire made Johnny a hero.
12. Two-Bit’s favorite pastime is joking around.
13. Finding no triumph in the fight, Ponyboy realizes that fighting is useless.
14. Cherry loves driving her red convertible around town.
15. Calling from a pay phone, Dally tells his friends of the robbery at the convenience store.
Grammar Check: Clearly label the gerund used by circling the word or words. Label the participle or participle
phrase by underling the word or words.
11. Saving the children from the fire made Johnny a hero.
12. Two-Bit’s favorite pastime is joking around.
13. Finding no triumph in the fight, Ponyboy realizes that fighting is useless.
14. Cherry loves driving her red convertible around town.
15. Calling from a pay phone, Dally tells his friends of the robbery at the convenience store.
The Outsiders Vocabulary 5 Quiz
Write the definition of the word.
16. triumph
17. aimlessly
18. veer
4. agony
5. stupor
Write a sentence using the vocabulary word,
including context clues to show meaning.
**Include a gerund in one of your sentences,
clearly labeling the gerund used by underlining. **
19. exploits
20. bewilder
21. editorial
9. aghast
10. liable