What's the Word?
Definition, Please!
Choosing the Right Word
synonyms
Outsiders Characters
100

overcrowded; filled or occupied to excess

congested

100

enterprising

energetic; willing to start something new

100

Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel ________?

incognito

100

worship, revere, idolize

venerate

100

Elfish face, small sharp animal teeth, ears like a lynx

Dallas or Dally Winston

200

giving freely; generous

bountiful

200

durable

sturdy, nor easily worn out or destroyed

200

Although I love sports, I sometimes feel that television is becoming __________ with athletic events of all kinds.

glutted

200

mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated

legendary

200

The gang's pet. Looks like a puppy that has been kicked too many times. 

Johnny Cade

300

to exchange playful remarks; to tease

banter

300

detriment

harm or loss, injury, damage

300

Detectives turn off lights the lights and use soft beams at the scene of the crime, as evidence is easier to see in __________ lighting.

oblique

300

cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

invalidate

300

Red hair, real pretty, cheerleader

Cherry or Sherry Valance

400

ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

antics

400

frugal

economical, avoiding waste and luxury

400

I will not try to ____________ the difficulties we face, but I am sure that we can overcome them by working together.

minimize

400

joking, teasing

banter

400

Light brown hair, greenish-gray eyes, Long hair squared off in the back.

Ponyboy

500

declared openly and without shame

avowed

500

gingerly

with extreme care or caution

500

Children may be _______ in spirit as well as in the body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.

maimed

500

liberal, abundant

bountiful

500

Tall and lean, thick greasy hair that is combed in complicated swirls

Steve Randle

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