1. Chapters 7-9 The Outsiders
Week 6 vocabulary
Chapters 7-9
The Outsiders

2. 1. aghast "Work. " Two-Bit was aghast. "And ruin my rep
1. aghast "Work?" Two-Bit was aghast. "And ruin my rep? I wouldn't be baby-sittin'the kid here if I knew of some good day-nursery open on Saturdays." (pg. 95)
Use the word aghast as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: struck with terror, amazement, or horror
Synonyms: afraid, alarmed, fearful
Antonyms: fearless, unafraid

3. 2. mimicking He'd grab one guy's press hat and another's camera and walk around interviewing the nurses and mimicking TV reporters. (pg. 85)
Use the word mimicking as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: copying the behavior or speech of another
Synonyms: copy, imitate, mock
Antonyms: genuine, natural, real

4. 3. abruptly Turning abruptly, he said, "Let's go see Dallas. " (pg
Use the word abruptly as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: in a sudden or unexpected way
Synonyms: suddenly
Antonyms: gradually, slowly, hesitantly

5. 4. aimlessly It was the reward of two hours of walking aimlessly around a hardware store to divert suspicion. (pg. 106)
Use the word aimlessly as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to do something without a goal or purpose
Synonyms: randomly, erratically
Antonyms: methodically, systematically

6. 5. awed "And what do you do for fun
5. awed "And what do you do for fun?" I inquired in a serious, awed voice. (pg. 116)
Use the word awed as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a strong feeling respect, fear, or wonder.
Synonyms: admiration, amazement
Antonyms: indifference, boredom

7. 6. debating "We just left him," Two-Bit said, and I could tell that he was debating whether to tell Dally the truth or not. (pg. 106)
Use the word debating as a different part of speech.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
Synonyms: difference, disagreement, dispute
Antonyms: agreement