11H: Gatsby Unit 2 Chapters 4-6

Earnestly (adverb)

• Done in a light and casual manner.

• Done in a serious manner, not light, casual, or flippant.

• Done in a humorous or joking way.

• Done without any thought or consideration.

Inevitable (adjective)

• Unavoidable, incapable of being avoided or evaded.

• Optional, not necessary to happen.

• Controllable, able to be managed or directed.

• Rare, not occurring frequently.

Menagerie (noun)

• A type of musical instrument

• A collection of wild or foreign animals kept especially for exhibition.

• A style of painting that features landscapes

• A group of people with similar interests

Oppressive (adjective)

• Unreasonably burdensome or severe. Overwhelming to the spirit or senses.

• A feeling of extreme happiness or joy.

• A state of being free from constraints or limitations.

• A condition of being calm and peaceful.

Punctilious (adjective)

• Marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions.

• Lacking attention to detail and precision.

• Excessively casual and informal in behavior.

• Showing a disregard for rules and conventions.

Skepticism (noun)

• An attitude of doubt or a disposition of incredulity in general or toward something in particular.

• A strong belief in something without question.

• A method of scientific inquiry that accepts all claims as true.

• A philosophical approach that emphasizes certainty and absolute truth.

Obstinate (Adjective)

• Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reasons, argument, or persuasion.

• Easily persuaded to change one's mind.

• Having a flexible attitude towards opinions and ideas.

• Willing to compromise and negotiate.

Sporadic (adjective)

• Occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances.

• Happening frequently and regularly.

• Consistent and predictable in occurrence.

• Completely random and chaotic.

Meretricious (adjective)

• Tasteless, and attractive but with little value (like a bauble).

• Highly valuable and sought after.

• Exceedingly beautiful and rare.

• Simple and unadorned.

Retribution (Noun)

• A reward for good behavior

• A punishment after doing something wrong (similar to revenge)

• A form of forgiveness

• An act of kindness