WorksheetsGG Novel Vocab Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
The mourners were solemn during the funeral service.
True
False
Some people are obsessed with the aesthetic value of people rather than getting to know what they’re really like.
True
False
The partygoers were careful to corroborate their stories before the police arrived.
True
False
There was much dissension during the party as everyone agreed to go swimming.
True
False
Workers in sweat factories do not receive pay commensurate with the amount of work they do.
True
False
The 1920’s was a time of optimism; many people were cynical about the future of our country.
True
False
While gossip may seem adventitious at the time, it can create much larger, unexpected problems for all people involved.
True
False
I really don’t like to hang out with garrulous people as they are shy and hard to get to know.
True
False
In a moment of levity, the police officer informed Gatsby that Myrtle had been strangled.
True
False
Most legitimate alcohol distributors became defunct during Prohibition..
True
False
Which of the following is the BEST definition for ramification?
solemn
split
consequence
source
Which of the following is the BEST definition for truculent?
similar to others
hard-working
eager to fight
sluggish
Which of the following is the BEST definition for lethargic?
sluggish
deceitful
ambitious
uncertain
Which of the following is the BEST definition for nebulous?
similar
uncertain
sluggish
irresponsible
Which of the following is the BEST definition for croon?
to devour
to pretend
to scream
to sing or hum
Which of the following is the BEST definition for homogeneity?
reluctance
unclear
similar
deceitful
Which of the following is the BEST definition for feign?
to frustrate
to pretend
to divide
to cooperate
Which of the following is the BEST definition for unscrupulous?
favorable
frustrated
trustworthy
dishonest
Which of the following is the BEST definition for rift?
split
meeting
continuation
favorable outcome
Which of the following is the BEST definition for insidious?
honest
deceitful
appealing
similar
Lies, corruption, and privilege of the wealthy ________The Great Gatsby.
knickerbockers
libel
juxtaposition
succulent
permeate
Gatsby always offered his guests ________ food so that they would stay longer at his parties.
knickerbockers
libel
juxtaposition
permeate
succulent
The location of the Valley of Ashes is an example of Fitzgerald using ________ to help the reader
understand the divide between the rich and the poor.
knickerbokers
libel
juxtaposition
succulent
permeate
Men wore white ________ to represent wealth and purity.
knickerbockers
libel
juxtaposition
succulent
permeate
The affluent couple sued the newspaper for ________ when they published a negative story about them.
knickerbockers
libel
juxtaposition
succulent
permeate
extreme hatred or ill-will
rancor
pander
redolent
grotesque
to exploit weaknesses of others; to cater to the vices of others
rancor
pander
redolent
privy
having a pleasant smell; suggestive or evocative
rancor
redolent
grotesque
privy
unnatural; distorted; bizarre
privy
grotesque
redolent
pander
participating in the knowledge of something private or secret
rancor
redolent
pander
privy
