Great Gatsby Vocabulary Chapters 1-2 Lesson

The Great Gatsby Vocabulary

Chapters 1-2

Multiple Choice

Democracy is in danger if people are apathetic and do not vote.

• interested

• unresponsive

• unworthy

• not interested or concerned

• indifferent

• unresponsive

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​apathetic

Multiple Choice

The emperor was clad in a rich robe encrusted with jewels.

• hidden

• embarrassed

• dressed

• wearing or provided with clothing

• dressed

• covered​

clad

Multiple Choice

There is a danger of becoming complacent if you win a few games.

• successful

• overly content

• humble

• contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

• self-satisfied

• overly content

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​complacent

Multiple Choice

The teacher reported that the student was very thorough and conscientious.

• careful

• creative

• polite

• characterized by extreme care and great effort

• meticulous; painstaking

• careful

​conscientious

Multiple Choice

With deft fingers she untangled the wire.

• silent

• bloodied

• skillful

• skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

• nimble

• clever

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deft

Multiple Choice

Sam has traveled extensively in China, recording every facet of life.

• side

• type

• meaning

• a distinct feature or element in a problem

• aspect or phase

• side

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​facet

Multiple Choice

A few incredulous spectators watched as Paterson, ranked 23rd in the world, beat the champion.

• excited

• faithful

• disbelieving

• not disposed or willing to believe

• unbelieving

• skeptical

​incredulous

Multiple Choice

Her fellow members marveled at her seemingly infinite energy.

• limitless

• expired

• bursting

• having no limits or boundaries in time or space

• endless or limitless

• countless

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infinite

Multiple Choice

The illness made him feel languid and made it difficult to accomplish much.

• lethargic

• nauseous

• relaxed

• ​lacking spirit or liveliness

• lethargic

• unenergetic

​languid

Multiple Choice

The married couple's relationship is based on reciprocal respect.

• earned

• mutual

• trusting

• concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

• mutual

• corresponding

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​reciprocal

Multiple Choice

People are put off by his strident voice and avoid talking to him.

• deep

• pleasant

• shrill

• unpleasantly loud and harsh

• shrill

• irritating

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​strident

Multiple Choice

The illness caused her to look wan and fragile.

• rosy

• small

• pale

• of an unnatural or sickly color

• pale

• unanimated

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​wan