| A | B |
|---|
| Darry hated being called all "brawn" and no brain because education was important to him. | muscles; strength |
| Ponyboy's repeated nightmare stopped "recurring" so often after Soda began sleeping in the same room. | happening again |
| Two-Bit's knack for storytelling changed an everyday experience into a wild "exploit." | heroic act or daring deed |
| Johnny was charged with "manslaughter" rather than murder since he killed Bob only to save Pony. | unlawfully killing another person without intending to |
| The newspapers reported that the greaser "delinquents" had turned into heroes by rescuing kids from the fire. | young hoodlums |
| Soda was so handsome and charming, he seemed to "radiate" in a crowd. | shine brightly |
| To "divert" suspicion, Two-Bit wandered about the store for hours before stealing the switchblade. | draw away from |
| Johnny started to speak, "faltered," and then blurted out his feelings. | stumbled in speech; hesitated |
| The "jet" handle of Two-Bit's switchblade seemed to match Dally's dark mood. | a deep, glossy black |
| Two-Bit was "aghast" at the very suggestion that he actually begin working for a living. | struck with surprise or horror |
