Gatsby Ch. 4-6 Quizs

Punctillous

• very careful about behaving properly and doing things correctly and accurately

• careless and indifferent to details

• quick to act without thinking

• eager to please others at any cost

Disconcerting

• disturbing to one's composure; unsettling or confusing

• calm and reassuring

• exciting and thrilling

• clear and straightforward

Recurrent

• happening or appearing again and again

• occurring only once

• a rare event

• a temporary situation

Incarnation

• the act of representing an idea or quality in human form

• a physical manifestation of a deity

• the process of being reborn in a different form

• a representation of a concept in abstract art

Notoriety

• the state of being famous or well-known, especially for something bad

• a state of being unknown or unnoticed

• a condition of being celebrated for good deeds

• a term used to describe a peaceful existence

Evasion

• a direct confrontation with an issue

• an indirect answer that avoids dealing with something

• a clear and straightforward response

• a method of persuasion

Feverish

• involving intense emotion or activity

• characterized by a high temperature

• lacking energy or enthusiasm

• calm and peaceful

Somnambulatory

• done by "going through the motions" almost as if sleepwalking

• characterized by extreme alertness and awareness

• involving deep concentration and focus

• performed with great enthusiasm and energy

Exultation

• a feeling of great happiness and excitement

• a state of deep sadness

• a sense of confusion and doubt

• a moment of quiet reflection

Ingratiate

• to gain favor or approval by saying or doing things to please others

• to criticize or belittle someone

• to ignore someone's feelings or opinions

• to express gratitude or appreciation