70 likes | 248 Vues
This document provides an insightful exploration of select vocabulary from Robert Boyer's text "The Outsiders." It includes definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and contextual sentences for words like "madras," "sensitive," "sarcasm," "winced," "stalked," and "scowled." Each term is illustrated through a relatable example, helping to convey their meanings more effectively. This resource is ideal for enhancing comprehension of the text and improving vocabulary skills in a straightforward manner.
E N D
Outsiders Vocab. By: Robert Boyer
Madras - alightcottonfabricofvariousweaves,especiallyoneinmulticoloredplaidorstripes,usedforshirts,dresses,jackets,etc. • Synonym: Clothing, Antonym: Rock • The boy had a madras shirt on with Wrangler jeans.
Sensitive • readilyorexcessively affected by external agencies or influences. • Synonym: Wimp, Antonym: Tough • The young boy was very sensitive when he got made fun of.
Sarcasm • Saying something that should be common sense with a mocking voice. • Synonym: Mock, Antonym: Truth • The boy sarcastically mocked the kid for not knowing something simple.
Winced • todrawback or tense the body, as from pain orfrom a blow. • Synonym: Jump, Antonym: Accept • The little boy winced as the shot was about to be inserting.
Stalked • Being followed or watched by something. • Synonym: Watched , Antonym: Confront • Julia was being stalked when she left basketball practice.
Scowled • todraw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angrymanner. • Synonym: Lower Antonym: Congratulate - Billy was scowled for being late for dinner.