The Great Gatsby chapters 4-7 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "antecedent"?

• Something that comes after

• Something that comes before

• Something that is unclear

• Something that is exaggerated

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word best describes someone acting "haughtily"?

• Modestly

• Arrogantly

• Kindly

• Quietly

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To "ingratiate" oneself means to:

• Annoy others

• Make oneself agreeable to others

• Ignore others

• Criticize others

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following is a synonym for "perturbed"?

• Calm

• Disturbed

• Happy

• Excited

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "oppressiveness" most nearly mean?

• Lightness

• Heaviness or harshness

• Joyfulness

• Clarity

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word means "spreading throughout"?

• Pervading

• Dilatory

• Exalted

• Prig

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct sentence using "hitherto":

• She hitherto finished her homework.

• Hitherto, no one had solved the puzzle.

• The hitherto is on the table.

• He hitherto runs fast.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best uses "sauntered" in a sentence?

• He sauntered into the room, taking his time.

• She sauntered the answer quickly.

• The sauntered was delicious.

• They sauntered the homework.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If someone is "appalled," they are:

• Delighted

• Shocked and dismayed

• Bored

• Confused

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which is an antonym for "obtrusive"?

• Noticeable

• Inconspicuous

• Loud

• Annoying

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4