The Great Gatsby Vocabulary

“There must have been moments even that afternoon when Daisy tumbled short of his dreams—not through her own fault but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion.”

Define vitality.

• laziness

• an energetic style

• no longer in force or use

• empty

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 'supercilious' mean as used in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Humble

• B) Arrogant

• C) Joyful

• D) Confused

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

In 'The Great Gatsby', what does the term 'incredulous' imply when describing a character's reaction?

• A) Believing

• B) Skeptical

• C) Happy

• D) Angry

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 meaning of 'permeate' as used in the context of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) To spread throughout

• B) To block

• C) To ignore

• D) To destroy

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

Define 'prodigality' as it appears in 'The Great Gatsby'.

• A) Frugality

• B) Wasteful extravagance

• C) Simplicity

• D) Modesty

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 'vehemently' mean in the context of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Gently

• B) Passionately

• C) Indifferently

• D) Quietly

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

In 'The Great Gatsby', what does the word 'convivial' suggest about a party?

• A) Dull

• B) Lively and enjoyable

• C) Small

• D) Exclusive

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 'punctilious' as used in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Careless

• B) Precise

• C) Lazy

• D) Unconcerned

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

Define 'disconcerting' as it appears in 'The Great Gatsby'.

• A) Comforting

• B) Disturbing

• C) Exciting

• D) Boring

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 'reproach' mean in the context of 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Praise

• B) Criticism

• C) Ignore

• D) Support

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