Gatsby Vocab 6

The lawyer's argument was so __________ that it left no room for doubt about his client's innocence.

The novel's protagonist uses __________ to outwit her adversaries, never resorting to brute force.

• guile

• coercion

• condemnation

• vilification

Critics __________ the film for its portrayal of historical events, claiming it was both inaccurate and insensitive.

The politician's __________ behavior during the debate did nothing to win over undecided voters.

The scientist was able to __________ the data to support her hypothesis, raising questions about the integrity of her research.

Despite the __________ effects of the medication, the patient decided the potential benefits were worth the risk.

• posthumous

• adverse

• alleged

• blatant

The author's ability to capture the __________ of human emotion in her writing is what sets her work apart.

The __________ success of the artist was bittersweet, as he was not alive to see his work finally appreciated.

The company attempted to __________ the employee into signing a non-disclosure agreement by threatening to withhold her final paycheck.

• condemn

• coerce

• contend

• capitalize

The documentary aimed to __________ the complex issue of climate change to a wider audience.

• skew

• convey

• contend

• capitalize