The Outsiders - Vocabulary Words



Across
3. a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
6. not willing to believe
7. angered at something unjust or unfair
12. a belief in something, even without proof
13. having great nobility
15. affected by something; bothered
16. action according to expectations
17. a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
19. having a difficult disposition
20. hinder or obstacle
23. the turning point of the story; tension is highest here
27. in fear of potential harm
28. aware and sense of thoughts
29. knowing
31. to stutter or speak haltingly
32. escape physically or mentally
34. to be responsible
   
Down
1. a hostile challenge
2. marginal consciousness or a daze
4. a feeling of evil to come
5. ___________ incident: the first sign of conflict/tension in a story
8. a lack of respect or dislike
9. not guilty
10. impossible to understand
11. a young criminal
14. share the suffering of
18. the beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced
21. careless and without care
22. expressing compassion or friendly feelings
24. walk as if unable to control one's movements
25. to turn sharply
26. with tension or tight
30. offering little or no hope
33. a notable achievement