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The Outsiders Ch. 7-9 Vocabulary Review
Part 1: Definitions
Directions: Use the word bank below to match the vocabulary word with its proper definition.
Radiate
bleak
aghast
exploit
abrupt
divert
reluctant
Wearily
prime
expression
conformity
leery
agony
plead
Definition
Vocabulary Word
Very sudden and not expected; talking to someone in a brief and unfriendly way
1.
To ask for something in a serious or emotional way; to try to prove a case in a court of
law
To use in a way that helps you unfairly; an exciting act or action
2.
An extreme mental or physical pain; intense pain of mind or body
4.
To change the direction or use of; to take away from someone; to take attention
away from someone or something
5.
Feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something
6.
To go out in a direct line from a central point; to move in a specified direction; to send
out something in rays
7.
A behavior that is the same as the behaviors of others; the fact or state of agreeing or
obeying
8.
Feeling or showing doubt about doing something; not willing or eager to do
something
The act of making your thoughts or feelings known by speech, writing, or some other
method; the act of expressing something
9.
Not warm; friendly or cheerful; not hopeful or encouraging
11.
The chief or best individual part; the best part of existence; to get ready
12.
Lacking strength, energy or freshness; bored or annoyed; causing you to feel tired
13.
Shocked or upset; stuck with terror, amazement, or horror
14.
Anchor Activity
Directions: In the space below pick 6 of the words and use each in a sentence.
3.
10.
Radiate
bleak
aghast
exploit
abrupt
divert
reluctant
Wearily
prime
expression
conformity
leery
agony
plead
Part 2: Synonyms
Directions: Use the word bank above to match the correct vocabulary word with its proper synonym.
Synonym
Vocabulary Word
Afraid; hesitant; uncertain; unwilling
1.
Densely; dully; gloomily; sluggishly
Beam; diffuse; diverge; shine; transmit
Heyday; best; choice; excellent; paramount
2.
3.
4.
Explanation; definition; statement
5.
Chilly; cold; desolate; dreary; grim
Obedience; allegiance; assent; submission
Abuse; use; manipulate; accomplishment; adventure
6.
7.
8.
Careful; cautious; distrustful; skeptical; unsure
9.
Alter; deflect; switch; change; emit
Anguish; torment; torture
Amazed; anxious; appalled; stunned; frightened
10.
11.
12.
Assert; contend; maintain; implore
13.
Bluff; curt; short-spoken; snippy; sudden
14.
Part 3: Antonyms
Directions: Use the word bank above to match the vocabulary word with its proper antonym.
Antonym
Vocabulary Word
Bore; bummer; failure; leave alone
1.
Question; silence; concealment; suppression
2.
Careless; definite; willing
3.
Unsurprised
4.
Disagreement; resistance; nonconformity
5.
Hint; imply; suggest; comfort; please
6.
Dull; take; conceal; hide
7.
Bottom; worst; downfall
8.
Considerate; polite; gradual; predicted
9.
Believing; careless; certain; incautious
10.
Easily; gently; lightly
11.
Stay; straighten; keep to; maintain
12.
Contentment; happiness; comfort; health
13.
Bright; cheerful; friendly; happy; warm
14.