The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Ch. 7-9

What does the adjective "portentous" mean?

• Lacking clarity or distinctness

• Of or like a sign; of momentous significance

• Extremely joyful and vigorous

• Relating to financial matters

What does the adverb "vicariously" mean?

• To experience something directly

• To experience something through the feelings/actions of another

• To avoid experiencing something

• To experience something in a harmful way

What does the word "Tumult" mean?

• A) A state of great joy

• B) A loud, confused noise; a state of confusion

• C) A type of musical instrument

• D) A peaceful and quiet atmosphere

What is the meaning of the word "irreverent"?

• Showing great respect

• Being very serious

• Showing lack of respect

• Being extremely polite

Which of the following is a synonym for "irreverent"?

• Respectful

• Blasphemous

• Devout

• Reverent

Choose the word that is NOT a synonym for "irreverent".

• Impious

• Impudent

• Pious

• Sacrilegious

What is the meaning of the word "Rancor"?

• Joyfulness

• Bitterness or resentment

• Forgiveness

• Indifference

Which part of speech does the word "Rancor" belong to?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Choose the quote that is associated with the word "Rancor" in the image.

• "Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."

• "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

• "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

• "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it."

What does the adjective 'indiscernible' mean?

• Highly visible

• Easily understandable

• Impossible to see or clearly distinguish

• Extremely loud