Gatsby Part 2 Vocab

What does the term "Aesthetic" primarily refer to?

• A type of scientific study

• A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty

• A form of government

• A mathematical equation

Which of the following best describes "Contingency"?

• A definite outcome

• A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

• A type of plant

• A historical event

What does "Deranged" mean?

• Calm and collected

• Mentally disturbed or insane

• Organized and orderly

• Happy and joyful

The term "Intermittent" is best described as:

• Occurring at regular intervals

• Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

• Happening all the time

• Never happening

What does "Magnanimous" mean?

• Petty and selfish

• Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person

• Small and insignificant

• Angry and resentful

Which of the following best describes "Pervading"?

• Limited to a small area

• Spreading throughout every part

• Disappearing quickly

• Staying in one place

What are "Ramifications"?

• Simple solutions

• Complex consequences or outcomes

• Basic ideas

• Unrelated events

To "Relinquish" means to:

• Hold tightly

• Give up or let go

• Acquire or obtain

• Hide or conceal

What does "Solidarity" refer to?

• A state of being alone

• Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest

• A type of rock formation

• A disagreement or conflict

The term "Transitory" is best described as:

• Permanent and unchanging

• Temporary; not permanent

• Eternal and everlasting

• Constant and unending