Define It!
The vocabulary word that means disgusting or deformed.
What is grotesque?
- Impassible
- Dense
- Inaccessible
What are synonyms for impenetrable?
- Planned
- Rehearsed
- Memorized
What are antonyms for extemporize?
What is the definition of paradoxical?
Tom's behavior is quite aggressive, to the point that Daisy, Nick, and Jordan all walk on eggshells around him.
Which vocabulary word best describes Tom?
What is peremptory?
The vocabulary word that means to act superior to those around you.
What is supercilious?
- Silliness
- Funny
- Lighthearted
What are synonyms for levity?
- Oblivious
- Aloof
- Unaware
What are antonyms for privy?
A word that describes strict behavior.
What is the definition of austere?
Which description from The Great Gatsby best fits the word gaudy?
A. Nick’s cottage in West Egg
B. Daisy’s demeanor at dinner
C. Gatsby’s parties
D. George Wilson’s garage
C
The vocabulary word that means a suggestive remark.
What is innuendo?
- Malicious
- Evil
- Antagonistic
What are synonyms for malevolence?
- Occasional
- Stopping
- Periodic
What are antonyms for incessant?
A word that describes a task that is too long or tiresome.
What is the definition of tedious?
Which character is most often described as hautier in behavior?
A. Nick
B.Tom
C.Gatsby
D. George Wilson
B
The vocabulary word that means gloomy or sad.
What is solemn?
- Frail
- Weak
- Lacking
- Inteligent
- Philosophical
- Thoughtful
A word to describe a situation that comes to a disappointing end.
What is the definition of anticlimactic?
Which moment best reflects strident behavior?
A. Nick calmly observing events
B. Gatsby politely addressing guests
C.Daisy speaking softly at tea
D. Tom forcefully asserting his opinions during confrontations
D
The vocabulary word that means faking, acting, or pretending to do something.
What is feign?
- Agreeable
- Passive
- Satisfied
- Truth
- Facts
- Praise
What are antonyms for libel?
A word that describes something that is decently priced.
What is the definition of economical?
The word fractiousness best describes which situation in the novel?
A. The calm conversations at Gatsby’s parties
B. Gatsby’s careful planning
C. The rising tension and irritability between characters, especially Tom and others
D. Nick’s reflective narration
C