Outsiders chapter 7-12 Vocab

Question 1

Mimic

Answer 1

Verb. To imitate or copy in action, speech, etc. Often in a playful or undeserving way.

Question 2

Contemptuously

Answer 2

Adverb. In a way that expresses disapproval. Showing disrespect/hatred.

Question 3

Aghast

Answer 3

Adjective. struck with overwhelming shock or amazement; filled with sudden fright or horror.

Question 4

Exploits

Answer 4

Noun. a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act.

Question 5

Divert

Answer 5

Verb. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. Change course
Verb. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.

Question 6

Falter

Answer 6

Verb. to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
Verb. to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.

Question 7

Leery

Answer 7

wary; suspicious, cautious

Question 8

Grimace

Answer 8

Noun. a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

Question 9

Conformity

Answer 9

Noun. Compliance, To be up with the trends, laws, standards, etc. ( will be conform on the test)

Question 10

Agony

Answer 10

extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering

Question 11

Stupor

Answer 11

Noun. A condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility, a state of near unconsciousness, possibly caused by trauma

Question 12

Delirious

Answer 12

Adjective. unable to think or speak in a sensible and reasonable way. Wandering in the mind, talking nonsense, confused

Question 13

Triumph

Answer 13

Noun. A great victory or achievement

Question 14

idolize

Answer 14

Verb. Admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively

Question 15

Liable

Answer 15

Adjective. Likely to, have a good chance of

Question 16

Flinch

Answer 16

Verb. To draw back suddenly from pain, shock, etc; wince.

Question 17

Acquitted

Answer 17

Verb. Free from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

Question 18

Composition

Answer 18

Noun. A written assignment, essay, etc.

Question 19

Corny

Answer 19

Adjective. Trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental, old fashion, outdated, a bad joke target

Question 20

veered

Answer 20

Verb. To change direction or turn; Shift, turn, change position course etc.