Gatsby Vocabulary 1-5

Which term means "irritability"?

• Feign

• Fractiousness

• Supercilious

• Conscientious

What is the definition of the term "Feign"?

• To imitate deceptively

• Meticulous and careful

• Showing arrogant superiority

• Lacking color

Which term means "having or showing arrogant superiority"?

• Supercilious

• Wan

• Reciprocal

• Complacent

What is the meaning of the term "Conscientious"?

• Indicating or showing unbelief

• Mutual and corresponding

• Meticulous and careful

• Playful teasing

Which term refers to "indicating or showing unbelief"?

• Incredulous

• Bantering

• Complacent

• Intimation

What does the term "Desolate" mean?

• Arrogant

• Connecting without a break

• Lonely; forlorn

• Aspect; phase; side

Which term means "lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent"?

• Languid

• Imply

• Desolate

• Strident

What does the term "Imply" mean?

• To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated

• Having a shrill, irritating quality or character

• Nimble; skillful; clever

• Disdainful pride

Which term means "nimble; skillful; clever"?

• Deft

• Clad

• Hauteur

• Apathetic

What does the term "Permeate" mean?

• To make sure

• Extravagance

• To pass into or through every part of

• An indirect comment about a person or thing