THE OUTSIDERS
Vocabulary Five + Gerunds
Monday, April 27
• 1. aghast- (adjective) struck with fear
• 2. exploits - (noun) a bold or daring feat; the act of
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manipulating to one’s advantage
3. aimlessly- (adverb) lacking goal or purpose
4. veer-verb- to change direction suddenly
5. agony- (noun) extreme suffering either mentally or
physically
6. stupor- (noun) reduced awareness or consciousness
7. triumph- (noun) success after a struggle.
Monday, April 27
• 8. bewilder- verb- to confuse or puzzle somebody
• 9. 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.)
Tuesday, April 28
Write out the sentence and underline the vocabulary word.
• 1. Shouting out cries of anger, the courtroom was clearly
aghast at the verdict.
• 2. Two-Bit loved to embellish when telling stories of his
exploits.
• 3. I wandered aimlessly in the park because I had no
where better to be.
Tuesday, April 28
Complete the sentences with your own thoughts.
1. Two things that bewilder me are:
_____________.
2. I am liable to do ___________after school.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source
Type.
Wednesday, April 29
Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary
word.
• 1. Although the socs are often praised in newspaper
______________(s), they are far from perfect.
• 2. I knew I would have to ___________ off the road
quickly in order to avoid the oncoming car.
• 3. Despite the __________ of breaking his back, Johnny
was able to remain optimistic.
Wednesday, April 29
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary
word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. Entering the competition would hopefully lead to
___________.
2. Running in the marathon lead to a(n) ________
of physical exhaustion.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source
Type.
Thursday, April 30
Write a sentence for each of the following vocabulary
words.
• 1. Liable
• 2. Bewilder
• 3. Editorial
Thursday, April 30
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary
word. Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
1. The greatest _________ of winning is the
personal satisfaction.
2. I did not want to ___________ from my original
plans, but her imploring made me switch.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source
Type.
Friday, May 1
Write sentences using the following words:
1. aimlessly
2. stupor
Dude, it’s reading time!
Begin your two column journal.
Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source
Type.
Friday, May 1
Write out the sentence, inserting the vocabulary word.
Then, circle the gerund in the sentence.
• 1. My drama teacher was ___________ that someone
broke character during the scene!
• 2. I love pretending to be in ___________ during the
death scenes.
• 3. Acting allows a person to live out dramatic ________(s)
on the stage.