Gatsby Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word "pasquinade" mean?

• A serious speech

• A satirical piece of writing

• A type of dance

• A musical composition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "to disturb the order or arrangement of"?

• Superfluous

• Derange

• Subtle

• Forlorn

Tags

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 "superfluous" mean?

• Necessary

• Excessive

• Subtle

• Conceivable

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "not easily noticed or detected"?

• Garrulous

• Indiscernible

• Laden

• Privy

Tags

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 "garrulous" mean?

• Quiet

• Talkative

• Angry

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "filled with a pleasant fragrance"?

• Laden

• Redolent

• Forlorn

• Ceaselessly

Tags

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 "forlorn" mean?

• Joyful

• Hopeful

• Sad and abandoned

• Confident

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "to pretend to be affected by"?

• Feign

• Extemporize

• Peremptory

• Complacency

Tags

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 "supercilious" mean?

• Humble

• Arrogant

• Friendly

• Generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "to speak or perform without preparation"?

• Extemporize

• Feign

• Laden

• Privy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4