WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby - Chapter 4-6 Vocabulary
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the adjective "punctilious" mean?
Lacking attention to detail
Showing great attention to detail or behavior
Acting without care
Being late or delayed
What does the verb "fluctuate" mean?
To remain stable and unchanged
To rise or fall irregularly in number or amount
To decrease steadily
To increase rapidly
What does the adjective "sporadic" mean?
Occurring frequently and regularly
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places
Happening in a quick, smooth way
Being present everywhere at once
What does the verb "elicit" mean?
To push or force something upon someone
To evoke or draw out a reaction or answer from someone or something
To listen carefully
To ignore or avoid
What does the adverb "jauntily" mean?
Slowly, with hesitation
Lively, with energy
Quietly, with reserve
Sadly, with sorrow
What does the adjective "nebulous" mean?
Bright and clear
Vague or unclear
Extremely loud
Highly detailed
What does the adjective "defunct" mean?
Still in operation
Recently started
No longer existing or functioning
Undergoing renovation
What does the adjective "obstinate" mean?
Willing to change one's opinion easily
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion
Frequently changing one's opinion
Having no particular opinion
What does the adjective "ecstatic" mean?
Feeling or expressing overwhelming sadness
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness
Feeling or expressing overwhelming anger
Feeling or expressing overwhelming fear
What is the meaning of the verb 'muster' as used in the learning material?
To dismiss or send away
To round up or gather together
To create or invent
To separate or divide
What does the adjective "laudable" mean?
Worthy of criticism
Deserving praise
Requiring improvement
Indicating sadness
What does the adjective "insidious" mean?
Acting in an open and direct way
Proceeding in a subtle way, but with harmful effects
Being honest and straightforward
Causing immediate and noticeable harm
What does the adjective "meretricious" mean?
Deserving praise and reward
Apparently attractive but having no real value
Related to the ocean
Extremely generous or forgiving
What is the opposite of "meretricious"?
Deceptive
Genuine, real, undecorated, unembellished
Flashy
Superficial
What does the adjective "elusive" mean?
Easy to understand
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Highly visible
Easily attainable
Which of the following is an example of something elusive as per the learning material?
A common household pet
The Loch Ness Monster
A well-known historical fact
A widely accepted scientific theory
Based on the learning material, which creature is considered elusive?
Dolphin
Yeti
Domestic cat
Elephant
What is the meaning of the verb "ingratiate"?
To distance oneself from others
To bring oneself into favor with someone by using flattery
To express gratitude
To integrate into a group without effort
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "ingratiate"?
Flatter
Captivate
Insinuate oneself
Disregard
