Meaning
This word describes someone who acts distant or not friendly.
What is aloof?
When someone accepts a bad situation without complaining, they act this way.
What is resignedly?
When the teacher explained a difficult math problem that students could not understand, it seemed this to them.
What is unfathomable?
A student who rolls their eyes and refuses to follow the teacher’s directions is showing this kind of attitude:
What is defiance?
Ponyboy lives with these two older brothers after their parents died.
Who are Darry and Sodapop?
A small group of the most powerful or talented people can be called this.
What is elite?
A person who understands other people’s feelings and shows kindness can be described as this.
What is sympathetic?
A dishonest or mischievous person who causes trouble can be called this.
What is rogue?
Someone who dresses elegantly, travels often, and understands fine art and culture might be described as this:
What is sophisticated?
This quiet, sensitive Greaser is abused at home and becomes Ponyboy’s closest friend.
Who is Johnny Cade?
This word describes someone who is grouchy and easily annoyed.
What is ornery?
When someone shows deep disrespect or hatred toward another person, they show this.
What is contempt?
If someone hears an unbelievable story and cannot believe it, they might feel this.
What is incredulous?
If someone stays emotionally distant from others and avoids getting involved, they may seem this:
What is aloof?
This Greaser carries a switchblade, acts tough, and Johnny looks up to him even though he can be reckless and rude.
Who is Dallas (Dally) Winston?
This word means showing worry or nervousness about something that might happen.
What is apprehensive?
A competition between two groups that strongly want to beat each other is called this.
What is rivalry?
When the teacher accused him of cheating and he knew he was innocent, he felt this emotion.
What is indignant?
If someone hears an unbelievable story and cannot believe it, they might feel this:
What is incredulous?
This Soc girl befriends Ponyboy at the drive-in and explains that Socs have problems too.
Who is Cherry Valance?
This word describes someone who refuses to follow rules or authority.
What is rebellious?
When someone says something mean but pretends it is a joke, they are using this.
What is sarcasm? (verbal irony is also acceptable)
The injured singer’s voice sounded like this as she tried to finish the song?
What is quavering?
A student who says “Great job!” in a mocking tone after someone fails is using this:
What is sarcasm?
This oldest Curtis brother works long hours and is strict with Ponyboy because he feels responsible for raising him and Sodapop.
Who is Darry Curtis?