Vocabulary • Ch 1 - The Great Gatsby • Definitions

What word means to figure out or decide something?

• consequence

• determine

• coherent

• twilight

What word means a result or outcome of something?

• consequence

• conscious

• determine

• contempt

What word means feeling of strong dislike or disrespect?

• contempt

• sheer

• scorn

• infinite

What is the definition of 'scorn'?

• Not giving up or giving in

• To communicate or express something to someone

• Being aware of things around you

• To dislike or reject someone or something

What word means when things make sense and fit together?

• nevertheless

• infinite

• profound

• coherent

What is the definition of 'convey'?

• To communicate or express something to someone

• To dislike or reject someone or something

• To tie or secure something tightly

• Unable to believe something is true

What is the definition of 'phenomenon'?

• Something that happens or exists naturally

• Being aware of things around you

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

• When things make sense and fit together

What is the definition of 'profound'?

• Complete and total, no mixing

• Feeling extremely happy and excited

• Being aware of thoughts and surroundings

• Very deep or thoughtful, meaningful

What word means unable to believe something is true?

• determine

• scorn

• incredulous

• persistent

What is the definition of 'engaged'?

• To tie or secure something tightly

• Feeling of strong dislike or disrespect

• To communicate or express something to someone

• Busy doing something or occupied with something