1. Chapters 4-6 The Outsiders
Week 5 vocabulary
Chapters 4-6
The Outsiders

2. 1. apprehensive Buck glared at me for a second, then stumbled, off
1. apprehensive Buck glared at me for a second, then stumbled, off. He was pretty well crocked, which made me apprehensive. (pg. 51)
Use the word apprehensive as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a person who is upset or worried about some future event or about the possibility that something will happen.
Synonyms: worried, anxious, uncertain
Antonyms: oblivious, unaware

3. 2. bewildering Glory, I thought with a bewildering feeling of being rushed, things are happening too quick. (pg. 56)
Use the word bewildering as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: extremely confusing or difficult to understand
Synonyms: baffle, confuse, disorient
Antonyms: assuring, enlightening

4. 3. contemptuously "Oh, shoot, kid"--- Dally glanced contemptuously over his shoulder--- "I was in the bedroom." (pg. 52)
Use the word contemptuously as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval
Synonyms: disdainful, scornful
Antonyms: admiring, appreciative, approving

5. 4. premonition But this church gave me a kind of creepy feeling
4. premonition But this church gave me a kind of creepy feeling. What do you call it? Premonition? (pg. 58)
Use the word premonition as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a feeling that something bad will happen
Synonyms: foreboding, anticipation
Antonyms:

6. 5. quavered "Yeah. " His voice quavered slightly. "I had to
5. quavered "Yeah." His voice quavered slightly. "I had to. They were drowning you, Pony. They might have killed you. And they had a blade... they were gonna beat me up...." (pg. 50)
Use the word quavered as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to produce sound in an unsteady way especially because of nervousness
Synonyms: shake, stutter
Antonyms:

7. 6. quivering I finally calmed down and wiped my eyes on my bare arm
6. quivering I finally calmed down and wiped my eyes on my bare arm. My breath was coming in quivering sobs. "Gotta cigarette?" (pg. 45)
Use the word quivering as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
Synonyms: quaking, quavering, shaking
Antonyms: controlled, firm, steady

8. 7. conviction "I was scared," Johnny said with conviction. "I still am
7. conviction "I was scared," Johnny said with conviction. "I still am." (pg. 76)
Use the word conviction as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a strong persuasion or belief
Synonyms: assurance, certainty, positivity
Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty

9. 8. eluded "Robert Frost wrote it
8. eluded "Robert Frost wrote it. He meant more to it than I'm gettin' though." I was trying to find the meaning the poet had in mind, but it eluded me. (pg. 67)
Use the word eluded as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to avoid or escape by being quick, skillful, or clever
Synonyms: avoid, dodge, duck, escape, evade
Antonyms: to be caught

10. 9. imploringly I looked at Johnny imploringly. Johnny sighed
9. imploringly I looked at Johnny imploringly. Johnny sighed. "I'm gonna cut mine too, and wash the grease out, but I can't bleach it. I'm too dark-skinned to look okay blond. Oh, come on, Ponyboy," he pleaded. "It'll grow back." (pg. 62)
Use the word imploringly as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to make a very serious or emotional request to someone
Synonyms: appeal, plead, solicit
Antonyms: apply, appease, console

11. 10. sullenly I leaned back next to him sullenly. "I guess so. " (pg
Use the word sullenly as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to do something in an angry or unhappy way; not wanting to talk, smile, etc.
Synonyms: bleak, cheerless
Antonyms: joyful, light-hearted

12. 11. wistfully "Gee," Johnny said wistfully, "it sure will be good to get into a car again." (pg. 71)
Use the word wistfully as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past
Synonyms: reminiscently
Antonyms:

13. 12. indignant "You're starved
12. indignant "You're starved?" Johnny was so indignant he nearly squeaked. I remembered the baloney. (pg. 69)
Use the word indignant as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: feeling or showing anger
Synonyms: angered, enraged
Antonyms: accepting, agreeable

14. 13. hysterics I guess that guy knew how close to hysterics I really was, for he talked to me in a low soothing voice all the way to the hospital. (pg. 82)
Use the word hysterics as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: feeling or showing extreme and unrestrained emotion
Synonyms: chaos, confusion, disorder
Antonyms: calmness, peacefulness

15. 14. doggedly "My parents," Johnny repeated doggedly, "did they ask about me?" (pg. 75)
Use the word doggedly as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying
Synonyms: determinedly, diligently
Antonyms: casually, half-heartedly