Gentictionary Unit 1 The Outsiders Vocabulary

Question 1

Adolescence

Answer 1

The period of life when a child develops into an adult.

Question 2

Tension

Answer 2

A state of hostility or opposition between individuals or groups.

Question 3

Resigned

Answer 3

Acceptance that something unwanted/unpleasant cannot be changed.

Question 4

Nonchalant

Answer 4

Showing indifference/lack of concern.

Question 5

Rivalry

Answer 5

Competition.

Question 6

Individuality

Answer 6

Separate or distinct from others.

Question 7

Conformity

Answer 7

Agreement in form, character, beliefs or with others.

Question 8

Harmony

Answer 8

Agreeing/pleasing arrangement of parts or people.

Question 9

Empathy

Answer 9

An understanding or sensitivity to the feelings/experiences of others.

Question 10

Stereotype

Answer 10

A common idea that is an over simplified opinion or judgment.

Question 11

Prejudice

Answer 11

An unfair, preconceived judgment or opinion.

Question 12

Perspective

Answer 12

Point of view.

Question 13

Gallant

Answer 13

Brave and courteous.

Question 14

Elude

Answer 14

To quietly or sneakily escape.

Question 15

Mimik

Answer 15

To imitate, mock, or copy.

Question 16

Divert

Answer 16

To turn aside/away.

Question 17

Bewilder

Answer 17

To confuse/surprise especially because of complexity.

Question 18

Grimace

Answer 18

To make a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval or, pain.

Question 19

Concede

Answer 19

To acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly.

Question 20

Aghast

Answer 20

Struck with terror, amazement, or horror.

Question 21

Sullen

Answer 21

Gloomily silent.

Question 22

Unfathomable

Answer 22

Impossible to comprehend.

Question 23

Quota

Answer 23

A certain number or amount.

Question 24

Incredulous

Answer 24

Skeptical or unwilling to accept what is true.

Question 25

Authentic

Answer 25

True to one’s real personality or character.

Question 26

Plot

Answer 26

The plan or main story.

Question 27

Protagonist

Answer 27

The main character in a literary work

Question 28

Antagonist

Answer 28

An opponent, specifically one that goes against the protagonist.

Question 29

Exposition

Answer 29

An introduction of the meaning, purpose, or story.

Question 30

Resolution

Answer 30

The ending of a story in which most (if not all) answers have been solved.