The Great Gatsby - Chapter 4-6 Vocabulary

What does the adjective "punctilious" mean?

• Lacking attention to detail

• Showing great attention to detail or behavior

• Acting without care

• Being late or delayed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the verb "fluctuate" mean?

• To remain stable and unchanged

• To rise or fall irregularly in number or amount

• To decrease steadily

• To increase rapidly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the adjective "sporadic" mean?

• Occurring frequently and regularly

• Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places

• Happening in a quick, smooth way

• Being present everywhere at once

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the verb "elicit" mean?

• To push or force something upon someone

• To evoke or draw out a reaction or answer from someone or something

• To listen carefully

• To ignore or avoid

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the adverb "jauntily" mean?

• Slowly, with hesitation

• Lively, with energy

• Quietly, with reserve

• Sadly, with sorrow

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the adjective "nebulous" mean?

• Bright and clear

• Vague or unclear

• Extremely loud

• Highly detailed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the adjective "defunct" mean?

• Still in operation

• Recently started

• No longer existing or functioning

• Undergoing renovation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the adjective "obstinate" mean?

• Willing to change one's opinion easily

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion

• Frequently changing one's opinion

• Having no particular opinion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the adjective "ecstatic" mean?

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming sadness

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming anger

• Feeling or expressing overwhelming fear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the verb 'muster' as used in the learning material?

• To dismiss or send away

• To round up or gather together

• To create or invent

• To separate or divide

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4