Outsiders Vocab 7-9

What does the word 'mimic' mean?

• To make fun of someone by imitating

• To speak hesitantly

• To show disapproval

• To be suspicious

Fill in the blank: To act _______ is to show extreme disrespect or hatred.

• leery

• aghast

• contemptuously

• falter

Which word means 'filled with sudden fright or shock'?

• Exploits

• Aghast

• Grimace

• Agony

Fill in the blank: Notable or heroic acts are called _______.

• exploits

• conformity

• mimic

• divert

What does 'divert' mean?

• To draw attention away from

• To show disapproval

• To be suspicious

• To suffer extreme pain.

Fill in the blank: To speak hesitantly or unsteadily is to _______.

• grimace

• falter

• mimic

• conform

Which word describes someone who is suspicious or cautious?

• Leery

• Aghast

• Exploits

• Agony

Fill in the blank: A facial expression that shows disapproval is a _______.

• mimic

• grimace

• divert

• conformity

What is the meaning of 'conformity'?

• Extreme physical suffering

• Agreement with prevailing attitudes

• To imitate someone

• To speak unsteadily.

Fill in the blank: Extreme physical or mental suffering is called _______.

• mimic

• leery

• agony

• exploits