Vocab words from the Outsiders
This word means being brave and kind, like a knight helping someone in need.
gallant
This boy is the main character and tells the story.
Ponyboy
This is the state where Roosevelt High School can be found
Portland is in this part of the United States: North, South, East, or West.
West
This word means “not happy.”
unhappy
If you’re so surprised you can’t even speak, you might feel like this word
dumbfounded
Ponyboy and his friends are part of this group.
the Greasers
This is the part of the city where Roosevelt High School is located
North Portland
Portland is nicknamed the "City of" this pink flower.
Roses
This word describes someone who doesn’t have the training to do a task.
unskilled
This word means something you don’t see or find very often
rarity
This group of boys fights with the Greasers.
the Socs
These are the main colors of Roosevelt High School’s sports teams.
Black and Gold/Yellow
This big river flows through Portland
Willamette River
This word means to think about something again, often to make a change.
rethink
Someone who acts calm and doesn’t worry might be called this
nonchalant
Ponyboy has two brothers. This is the name of his older brother who takes care of him.
Darry
The school’s sports teams are known by this nickname
Roughriders
This tall mountain is visible from Portland on a clear day.
Mount Hood
This word means to dig something up, like a treasure or a secret.
unearth
If something is so confusing it doesn’t make sense at all, it could be described as this
unfathomable
Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs while he is walking home from this place.
the movie theater
Roosevelt High School is named after this U.S. President
Theodore Roosevelt
This popular Portland landmark is the largest independent bookstore in the world.
Powell’s Books
This word means to take something back or make it yours again.
reclaim