The Great Gatsby: Chp. 1 Vocabulary

What does the word "Feign" mean?

• To pretend or fake something

• To be extremely happy

• To work diligently

• To express gratitude

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Supercilious"?

• Humble and modest

• Behaving as though you are better than others

• Extremely generous

• Very talkative

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "careful to do what you are supposed to do; thorough and diligent"?

• Complacent

• Conscientious

• Incredulous

• Wan

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Reciprocal" mean?

• Done in return; mutual

• Unwilling to believe

• Endless or extremely large

• Pale and tired

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "Incredulous"?

• Extremely happy

• Unwilling or unable to believe something

• Very tired

• Without limits

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "Wan" describe?

• Pale and looking tired or sick

• Full of energy

• Very confident

• Extremely large

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Complacent" mean?

• Showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself

• Very eager to learn

• Extremely generous

• Highly competitive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Intimation"?

• A direct order

• An indirect suggestion or hint

• A loud announcement

• A detailed explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Infinite" mean?

• Limited in scope

• Without limits; endless or extremely large

• Very small

• Temporary

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "Anon" mean?

• Later

• Never

• Soon

• Always

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4