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Gatsby Vocabulary Review Ch 1-3

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

to find fault with (a person or group); to blame. to censure; to upbraid

a)

jaunty

b)

contemptuous

c)

reproach

d)

ecstatic

2.

displaying arrogant pride, scorn

a)

supercilious

b)

unobtrusive

c)

fractious

d)

conscientious

3.

involving or taking great care; painstaking; diligent

a)

supercilious

b)

imperceptible

c)

conscientious

d)

fractious

4.

showing or expressing contempt or disdain; sccornful

a)

factitious

b)

contemptuous

c)

supercilious

d)

unobtrusive

5.

Being jaunty is showing

a)

flexibility, athleticism

b)

speed

c)

anger

6.

skillful; quick

a)

deft

b)

acuity

c)

propensity

d)

inept

7.

Daisy had a very happy or _________ speech, as she tried to pretend Tom's mistress was not on the phone.

a)

ecstatic

b)

jaunty

c)

incredulous

d)

cynical

8.

The most cautious people are usually very __________ in their speech and actions.

a)

hulking

b)

reserved

c)

jaunty

d)

cynical

9.

At first, I thought Phillip was stupid and _____ , but then I got to know him and realized that he is a really smart and thoughtful guy., not empty-headed at all.

a)

supercilious

b)

jaunty

c)

vacuous

d)

cordial

10.

Be friendly or __________ and give this cherry-filled chocolate to people.

a)

jaunty

b)

bizarre

c)

hulking

d)

cordial

11.

Tom is so supercilious and proud of himself that he hates when Daisy calls him ____________ or clumsy and large.

a)

hulking

b)

cordial

c)

jaunty

d)

deft

12.

I knew by the ______________ behavior of students rolling their eyes and sucking their teeth that they hated the assignment I gave them.

a)

jaunty

b)

supercilious

c)

contemptuous

d)

cynical

13.

Older people often become really bitter, negative, and ________ because they have lost hope.

a)

cynical

b)

incredulous

c)

jaunty

d)

cordial

14.

Giraffes are supposed to be tall and skinny, not short and _____ or fat .

a)

conscientious

b)

corpulent

c)

contemptuous

d)

cordial

15.

It is okay to feel tired and languid in the morning, just do not become uncaring and ________.

a)

jaunty

b)

apathetic

c)

languid

d)

conscientious