Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Great Gatsby • Definitions

What word means to figure out or decide something?

• descend

• determine

• sheer

• engaged

What is the definition of 'consequence'?

• To tie or secure something tightly

• A result or outcome of something

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

• Busy doing something or occupied with something

What is the definition of 'contempt'?

• Unable to believe something is true

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

• To tie or secure something tightly

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

What is the definition of 'scorn'?

• Something that happens or exists naturally

• A result or outcome of something

• To dislike or reject someone or something

• Being aware of thoughts and surroundings

What word means when things make sense and fit together?

• convey

• coherent

• scorn

• consequence

What is the definition of 'convey'?

• Busy doing something or occupied with something

• To communicate or express something to someone

• However, despite that

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

What is the definition of 'phenomenon'?

• Something that happens or exists naturally

• Very deep or thoughtful, meaningful

• To move from a higher place to a lower place

• To figure out or decide something

What is the definition of 'profound'?

• Something that happens or exists naturally

• To communicate or express something to someone

• To figure out or decide something

• Very deep or thoughtful, meaningful

What is the definition of 'incredulous'?

• The time when the sun sets

• Unable to believe something is true

• Being aware of thoughts and surroundings

• Not giving up or giving in

What is the definition of 'engaged'?

• To communicate or express something to someone

• Complete and total, no mixing

• Unable to believe something is true

• Busy doing something or occupied with something