Outsiders Vocab

"Bewildering" means...

• causing joy or happiness

• causing confusion or perplexity

• leading to clarity and understanding

• resulting in excitement or thrill

"Contemptuously" means...

• In a neutral or indifferent manner.

• In a respectful or admiring manner.

• In a joyful or happy manner.

• In a scornful or disdainful manner.

“Two-Bit liked fights, blondes, and for some unfathomable reason, school." What does unfathomable mean?

• Easy to understand.

• Difficult to understand.

• Unrelated to emotions.

• A type of measurement.

“Dally came striding back with an armful of Cokes. He handed one to each of the girls and sat down beside Cherry. ‘This might cool you off.’ She gave him an ____________ look; and then she threw her Coke in his face." Choose the word that completes the quote.

• incredulous

• dumbfounded

• apprehensive

• groggy

What is the meaning of "ornery"?

• Easygoing or laid-back.

• Calm and relaxed.

• Difficult or irritable.

• Friendly or pleasant.

What is the meaning of "roguishly"?

• In a mischievous or playful manner.

• In a quiet and reserved way.

• In a straightforward and honest manner.

"defiance" means

• the act of following orders

• the act of resisting authority or opposing force

• the state of being compliant

smoldering

• a very large fire

• burn without flame

• careless

contemptuously

• showing love

• showing disrespect

• showing frustration

A rowdy, destructive adolescent

• Mrs. Laura when she was a kid

• Mr. Hamilton when he was a kid

• hoodlum

• Mrs. L and Mr. H were both perfect little children