Vocabulary Words for The Great Gatsby

What is the meaning of 'abortive' as used in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?

• fruitless; cut short

• successful; completed

• exciting; thrilling

• dangerous; risky

What is the meaning of 'complacency' as used in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?

• self-satisfaction

• anxiety

• anger

• confusion

What is the meaning of 'contemptuously' as used in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?

• hateful

• joyfully

• carelessly

• politely

What is the meaning of 'incredulously' as used in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?

• skeptically

• happily

• quickly

• loudly

What is the meaning of 'supercilious' as used in Chapter One of The Great Gatsby?

• coolly conceited

• extremely generous

• deeply sorrowful

• very humorous

What is the meaning of 'anemic' as used in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby?

• lacking vitality

• full of energy

• extremely wealthy

• very colorful

What is the meaning of 'incessant' as used in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby?

• constant; nonstop

• rare; occasional

• loud; noisy

• sad; depressing

What is the meaning of 'obscure' as used in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby?

• vague

• bright

• famous

• clear

What is the meaning of 'strident' as used in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby?

• harsh and insistent

• soft and gentle

• mysterious and secretive

• calm and peaceful

What is the meaning of 'vicinity' as used in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby?

• surrounding area

• old building

• expensive item

• distant memory