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WorksheetsGatsby Vocab
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 25mins
definition of PRIVY
participating in the knowledge of something private or secret, belonging or pertaining to some particular person
lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
definition of SUPERCILIOUS
the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline; tending to be troublesome : UNRULY
impossible to perceive; not perceptible by a sense or by the mind: extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
coolly and patronizingly haughty; behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood
definition of IMPERCEPTIBLE
arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating
impossible to perceive
to do something extemporaneously; to improvise
definition of PEREMPTORY
putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay;
admitting of no contradiction
Manifesting, feeling, or expressing strong hatred or disapproval;
expressing extreme contempt
promoting calm or inducing sleep
definition of INTRIGUING
lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating.
definition of INCONSEQUENCE
A sadly pensive longing
the quality or state of being inconsequent (not connecting or following logically; irrelevant)
the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
Select the best word to fill in the blank:
As the servant approached the guests to serve the tea, he tried to be as _______ as possible, with the aim of almost being invisible.
unobtrusive
extemporaneous
solemn
Select the best word to fill in the blank:
Ellie hoped the feelings she had for Josh were _____, but alas, his heart still belonged to Jane - and would for some time.
privy
wistful
reciprocal
Select the best word to fill in the blanks:
Outwardly, Rebecca had perfected an air of _____ about her failing grades and bad reputation with teachers, but anyone who looked at her could tell that her _____ was just a cover for the deep pain she was feeling over a tremendous loss.
reproach... unobtrusiveness
subdued... privy
complacency... fractiousness
Only those close to James were _____ to the truth about his past; others took turns ______ at parties about him, just to be the one with a brief spotlight.
privy... extemporizing
reciprocal... imperceptible
contemptuous... reproaching
Use the following word (s) in a sentence with perfect grammar, syntax, and punctuation:
elation
**you may change the form and/or tense of the word
Use the following word (s) in a sentence with perfect grammar, syntax, and punctuation:
intriguing
**you may change the form and/or tense of the word
Use the following word (s) in a sentence with perfect grammar, syntax, and punctuation:
reciprocal; contemptuous
**you may change the form and/or tense of the word
