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The Outsiders: Vocabulary: Chapters 1-3
Directions: Find the part of speech of each vocabulary word, rank it, use context clues to decipher its meaning, and then use a dictionary to find the definition
and synonym.
Vocabulary Word
and Part of
Speech
1. editorial
Part of speech:
2. rivalry
Part of speech:
3. quiver
Part of speech:
4. hastily
Part of speech
5. incredulous
Part of speech
6. muffle
Part of speech
7. rebellious
Part of speech
How well do
you know
the word?
Sentence
In English class today, Mrs. Marcario
made us read an editorial from the
school newspaper describing a major
fashion trend that some say is
affecting learning.
It is a known fact that the Patriots
and the Jets have a long standing
rivalry and many fans take the
competition seriously.
During the tornado, the firefighter
did not want to seem afraid, so he
tried not to quiver as he rushed to
save the people trapped under the
bridge.
Jordan completely forgot to
complete his math homework last
night, so during homeroom he
hastily wrote down the answers
before his time was up.
Tanisha told Mr. Smith that her dog
ate her homework, but the
incredulous Mr. Smith was slightly
suspicious of her story when she
found out Tanisha didn’t own a dog.
During target practice, people wear
protective ear guards to muffle the
noise of gun shots.
The rebellious students would not
quiet down even after they earned
three checks and office detention.
What do you think the word
means?
Definition from the Dictionary
Synonym
Vocabulary Word
8. gallant
Part of speech
9. sophisticated
Part of speech
10. aloof
Part of speech
11. elite
Part of speech
12. reeling
Part of speech
13. hesitation
Part of speech
14. rank
Part of speech
How well do
you know
the word?
Sentence
The gallant knight saved the
princess from the evil dragon
and brought her safely back to
the castle and would not
accept the reward.
In seventh grade, my English
teachers keep giving us
numerous compositional risks
that they say will make my
writing more educational and
sophisticated.
The guy at table 5 in the
cafeteria appeared aloof, but I
finally realized he was new to
the school so I introduced
myself and my friends.
While in the Marines, only a
select few members will have
the special skills, dedication,
and willpower to become an
elite member assigned to the
Special Forces.
The pitcher was reeling in
pain after the fast ball hit him
straight in the forehead!
Many experience hesitation
when we are asked to try new
things or do something we are
not accustomed to doing.
If you leave milk out of the
refrigerator for a number of
days, when you take the cap
off of the bottle a rank,
disgusting smell will permeate
the room.
What do you think the word
means?
Definition from the Dictionary
Synonym