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• no longer in force or use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

What does the word 'supercilious' mean as used in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Humble

• B) Arrogant

• C) Joyful

• D) Confused

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

• A) Believing

• B) Skeptical

• C) Happy

• D) Angry

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

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

• A) Frugality

• B) Wasteful extravagance

• C) Simplicity

• D) Modesty

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

• A) Gently

• B) Passionately

• C) Indifferently

• D) Quietly

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

• A) Dull

• B) Lively and enjoyable

• C) Small

• D) Exclusive

What is the meaning of 'punctilious' as used in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• A) Careless

• B) Precise

• C) Lazy

• D) Unconcerned

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

• A) Comforting

• B) Disturbing

• C) Exciting

• D) Boring

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

• A) Praise

• B) Criticism

• C) Ignore

• D) Support