Vocab Words
Vocab Definitions
The Sociopath Next Door
Jekyll and Hyde
Carrie
100
Heresy
Opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religion
100
A person who confers a benefit, a kindly helper
Benefactor
100
In the story of Joe and Reebok, did the author conclude that Joe was a sociopath?
no
100
With whom does Utterson often take walks?
Enfield
100
What is the color of Carrie's prom dress?
Pink
200
Accost
To confront boldly
200
A fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable, especially one that is impressive or extraordinary
Phenomenon
200
What was Skip's preferred method of killing frogs?
with fireworks
200
Whom did Hyde murder in the street?
Sir Danvers Carew
200
Which of Carrie's relatives was also telekinetic?
her grandmother
300
Fulsome
Offensive to good taste, especially as being excessive; overdone or gross
300
Air bearing or demeanor as showing character
Mien
300
What was the name of the "psychiatrist" in the chapter entitled "The nicest person in the world"
Doreen Littlefield
300
What is Jekyll's butler's name?
Poole
300
What is the name of the roadhouse where Billy and Chris go after the prom?
The Cavalier
400
Obdurate
Unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding
400
Commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginitive
Prosaic
400
What was the name of Dennis's psychiatrist?
Dr. Rubenstein
400
What is Lanyon's first name?
Hastie?
400
What is Sue Snell's name for the typical suburban neighborhood where she is doomed to end up unless she changes the course of her life?
Kleen Korners
500
Epistemology
A branch of philosophy that examines the origin, nature, methods and limits of human knowledge
500
The study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning
Philology
500
What is the name of the author's patient whose father shot an intruder on their front lawn?
Hannah
500
What is the name of Utterson's clerk who is an expert in handwriting?
Guest
500
What is the name of the pig farmer?
Irwin Henty