Week 33. Gatsby. Ch 7-9

What does relinquish mean?

• To give up (something)

• To share something with others
• To acquire more of something
• To hold on tightly to something

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What does contingency mean?

• A type of insurance policy
• A mathematical equation
• A type of weather phenomenon
• A possible but not very likely future event or condition; eventuality

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What does presumptuous mean?

• Humble; modest; reserved.
• Accurate; precise; exact.
• Generous; kind; compassionate.
• Too confident especially in a way that is rude; overstepping boundaries

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What does cahoots mean?

• Being honest
• Working independently
• Avoiding conflict
• Conspiring together secretly

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What does forlorn mean?

• Happy and content
• Nearly hopeless

• Excited and joyful
• Confident and secure

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What does fortuitously mean?

• happening intentionally
• occurring predictably
• resulting from careful planning
• happening by accident or chance

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What does reverent mean?

• Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect

• Feeling indifferent towards someone or something.
• Displaying arrogance and disrespect towards others.
• Experiencing fear and anxiety in the presence of authority figures.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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What does superfluous mean?

• Unnecessary
• Surplus
• exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; unnecessary or extravagant

• Inadequate

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Fill in the correct vocabulary word to make the sentence correct:

Thomas bought a _ amount of cupcakes for the party, so he donated them to a local food pantry.

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Fill in the correct vocabulary word to make the sentence correct:

The two teens were in _ to play a silly prank on their basketball coach.

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