The Outsiders Vocabulary Review

to avoid to escape by being quick or skillful

in a manner that shows extreme disrespect or hatred

at a distance; feeling apart

a facial expression that shows disapproval or pain

suspicious; cautious due to suspicion

an essay

I was ____ about the stranger who rang our doorbell.

a bad feeling about a future event

a positive quality or thing that can be used to advantage

The lawyer gave a closing speech, asking that his client be ________.

declared not guilty

This baseball card is a _____ because only a few were printed.

to draw attention away from; to distract

stubborn or grouchy; ill-tempered

to speak hesitantly or unsteadily

shocked or astonished; to be made speechless

old fashioned; outdated

a particular variety of color; a shade

characterized by feelings of confusion often accompanied by fever

to turn or change direction

something not often seen or done

coolly unconcerned or unexcited

expressing strong displeasure at something considered to be insulting or offensive

likely

extreme physical or mental suffering

I need to think of a good title for my _________ for Writing class.

representing the best, most choice, or highest level

gloomy; resentfully silent

filled with sudden fright or shock

notable or heroic acts or deeds

joy over a victory or success

nervous or uneasy

behavior that is in agreement with prevailing attitudes or practices

It is rude to _____ someone.

indicating or showing disbelief

not able to be understood

a non-sensible state of mind, sometimes caused by drugs or trauma

brave, heroic, or noble

to look up to with much adoration and devotion

to make fun of someone or something by imitating

an institution for juvenile law offenders

showing sorrow or pity

Drivers should not let cell phone conversations _____ their concentration from the road.

dressed

The Chinese language was ______ to the American visitors.

The new student tried to act _____, even though he was nervous.

to draw back from something difficult or unpleasant

My dad's jokes are usually ____, but we laugh anyway.

in a persistent or stubborn manner

She sat alone looking at her phone, ______ from the others at the party.