Great Gatsby Vocab Set 1

What does the word "Ambiguous" mean?

• showing little or no interest or concern

• having more than one meaning; unclear

• extremely clear and precise

• related to the study of ancient cultures

What does the word "Apathetic" mean?

• having a strong enthusiasm or interest

• feeling or showing sorrow

• showing little or no interest or concern

• capable of moving at high speed

What does the word "Coherence" mean?

• To act in a superior manner

• To be unclear or difficult to understand

• Held or pieced together in a way that makes sense

• To agree with someone else's opinion

What does the word "Condescend" mean?

• To feel proud about one's achievements

• To do something you consider beneath your social position

• To provide help to someone

• To communicate in a clear and effective manner

What does the word "Contemptuous" mean?

• Having a strong belief in the honesty and integrity of others

• Full of intense disapproval; scornful

• Indifferent or uninterested in something

• Showing a willingness to take risks

What does the word "Cynical" mean?

• Optimistic and positive about future outcomes

• Believing that other people are only motivated by self-interest

• Trusting of others without suspicion

• Keen to maintain traditional values and customs

What does the word "Homogeneity" mean?

• A) A feeling of great happiness or well-being

• B) Consisting of parts or people that are all the same

• C) A state of disorder or confusion

• D) The quality of being open and honest in expression

What does the word "Poignant" mean?

• A) Causing deep emotions of sadness

• B) Relating to the sense of touch

• C) Extremely loud and powerful

• D) Having a sharp taste or smell

What does the word "Notoriety" mean?

• The state of being famous for something good

• The state of being unknown

• Negative fame; the state of being known for something bad

• The state of being powerful

What does it mean to do something "Vehemently"?

• To do something with hesitation

• To do something with strong feelings or great force

• To do something very quietly

• To do something with no emotion