Gatsby Vocabulary

The __________ student refused to tell her teacher that she didn't understand the assignment.

• reserved

• deplorable

• turbulent

• hardy

The teenagers stayed together even though their relationship was very _________________ and caused them both heartache.

• gaudy

• cordial

• apathetic

• turbulent

Mrs. Lindgren cannot ____________ anyone to do their work; she can just ask nicely and give zeros when they don't.

• scorn

• reserve

• compel

• ravage

When everyone saw her _________ dress, they whispered and took pictures to post on Snapchat.

• hardy

• contemptuous

• cordial

• gaudy

Because the student was so __________, Mrs. Lindgren always asked her to help new students when they joined the class.

• apathetic

• gaudy

• unobtrusive

• cordial

Even though he had 100 missing assignments, the ___________ student did not turn anything in before the deadline.

• apathetic

• tolerant

• hardy

• reserved

Historians can only imagine the __________ that ancient cities faced during invasions, with many artifacts lost forever.

• cordial

• discreet

• scorn

• ravage

The __________ sailor navigated the stormy seas with a calmness that reassured the entire crew.

• hardy

• apathetic

• unobtrusive

• scorn

In a display of __________, the community welcomed families from diverse backgrounds to celebrate their traditions together.

• scorn

• tolerance

• apathy

• ravage

The author's latest novel received __________ from critics, who found it lacking in originality and depth.

• compel

• scorn

• turbulent

• discreet