Vocabulary 1
to tremble slightly
What is the meaning of quiver?
to pause with uncertainty or forgetfulness
What is a hesitation?
added to the BEGINNING of a word, to change the meaning
What is a prefix?
remains after the prefix and or suffix are removed
What is a root/base word?
The Curtis family: Ponyboy, Sodapop and Darry
Who are the main characters of "The Outsiders?"
a competition among enemies
What is a rivalry?
something made or done in a hurry
What does hastily mean?
added to the end of a word part to change the meaning
What is a suffix?
of Latin or Greek origin
What is the origin of root/base words?
"The Outsiders" main conflict
What is the difference between Greasers and the Socials?
A newspaper or magazine article
What does editorial mean?
a rowdy destructive adolescent
Who is a hoodlum?
a state or condition resulting from a (specified) action
What does the suffix "-ment" mean?
"to hold" as root meaning
What does "tain" mean?
Ponyboy Curtis in first person perspective
Who is the author?
Showing distrust
What does suspicious mean?
feeling disbelief
What is the meaning of incredulous?
a "bad" word part plus "ware"
What is malware?
"to say or speak" meaning of a root word
What does "dict" mean?
Steve, Two-bit, Dally, and Johnny joined with the Curtis boys
Who are the Greasers?
to share the feeling of another
What does sympathetic mean?
overcome by emotion
When one becomes stricken?
the prefix "in-" added to the root meaning shape
What is inform?
"to give" as meaning of a root word
What does "trib" mean?
All cheerleaders are stuck-up! All Greasers are hoodlums!
What is a stereotype?