| Name: |
|---|
Outsiders Vocab Practice #1
- Word Bank
- aloof
- roguish
- unfathomable
- savvy
- implore
Question 1 - Matching
Match each of the following vocabulary words to its definition. If you don't recognize the word, look it up in a dictionary. Spelling counts!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| (adj.) shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement | |
| (v.) to beg someone desperately to do something | |
| (adj.) not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant | |
| (adj.) dishonest or unprincipled | |
| (adj.) incapable of being fully explored or understood |
Question 2 - Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentences below with the correct vocabulary word. Each word will only be used once. Again, spelling counts!
- Jenny's nature made it difficult for her to make friends.
- The pirate grinned when she spotted her adversary's treasure chest.
- Finding biochemistry , the college student changed their major to English.
- The engineer showed just how with technology that she was when she built a computer from scratch.
- I you, Mr. Principal. Please don't call my parents!
Question 3 - Short Story
Write a very short (3-5 sentences) story that uses at least three of the vocabulary words above. Your story must be original work.