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The Great Gatsby Vocab Chapters 6-9

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
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1.

CHAPTER 6: The teacher praised Sarah's _____ effort on the project, highlighting her exceptional dedication and thorough research.

a)

insidious

b)

laudable

c)

elusive

d)

perturbed

2.

CHAPTER 6: His ____ approach to completing assignments often led to last-minute rushes and unnecessary stress.

a)

insidious

b)

laudable

c)

elusive

d)

dilatory

3.

CHAPTER 6: Despite extensive efforts, the solution to the problem remained ____, leaving researchers puzzled and frustrated

a)

insidious

b)

laudable

c)

elusive

d)

dilatory

4.

CHAPTER 6: The ______ nature of the virus made it difficult for doctors to detect and treat, leading to widespread illness.

a)

insidious

b)

repose

c)

elusive

d)

laudable

5.

CHAPTER 6: The _____ landscape stretched out for miles, devoid of any signs of life or human habitation.

a)

insidious

b)

desolate

c)

elusive

d)

laudable

6.

CHAPTER 6: After a long day of work, I enjoy a few moments of ______ to decompress all the stresses of the day.

a)

repose

b)

debauch

c)

antecedent

d)

insidious

7.

CHAPTER 6: The wild party turned into a ______, with excessive drinking and reckless behavior prevailing throughout the night.

a)

repose

b)

debauch

c)

antecedent

d)

insidious

8.

CHAPTER 6: The ______ of the current conflict can be traced back to the colonial era, revealing deep-seated historical tensions.

a)

repose

b)

debauch

c)

antecedent

d)

insidious

9.

CHAPTER 6: The new employee tried to ______ himself with the boss, hoping to gain favor and secure a promotion.

a)

perturb

b)

repose

c)

debauch

d)

ingratiate

10.

CHAPTER 6: The unexpected news ______ the entire community, leaving everyone feeling unsettled and anxious.

a)

perturbed

b)

reposed

c)

debauched

d)

ingratiated

11.

CHAPTER 7: The ____ in concentration caused her to miss the vital clue.

a)

tumult

b)

irreverent

c)

rancor

d)

lapse

12.

CHAPTER 7: Despite her ____ requests, he remained steadfast in his decision.

a)

abrupt

b)

irreverent

c)

insistent

d)

portentous

13.

CHAPTER 7: His ____ words hinted at something ominous on the horizon.

a)

abrupt

b)

irreverent

c)

insistent

d)

portentous

14.

CHAPTER 7: She took a ____ step forward, unsure of what lay ahead.

a)

tentative

b)

portentous

c)

formidable

d)

irreverent

15.

CHAPTER 7: His ____ attitude towards authority often landed him in trouble.

a)

tentative

b)

portentous

c)

formidable

d)

irreverent

16.

CHAPTER 7: The meeting ended with an ___ announcement, leaving everyone surprised.

a)

insistent

b)

portentous

c)

abrupt

d)

irreverent

17.

CHAPTER 7: Through reading, she experienced a ____ thrill of adventure.

a)

vicarious

b)

portentous

c)

abrupt

d)

irreverent

18.

CHAPTER 7: Facing a ____ opponent, he knew the challenge ahead would be tough.

a)

vicarious

b)

portentous

c)

formidable

d)

irreverent

19.

CHAPTER 7: Despite their differences, there was no ____ between them.

a)

lapse

b)

tumult

c)

portentous

d)

rancor

20.

CHAPTER 7: The ____ of voices filled the room as the argument escalated.

a)

lapse

b)

tumult

c)

portentous

d)

rancor

21.

CHAPTER 8: I found a ____ in the study, filled with the rich aroma of aged cigars.

a)

settee

b)

humidor

c)

divot

d)

laden

22.

CHAPTER 8: She waited nervously on the ___, hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive author.

a)

settee

b)

humidor

c)

divot

d)

laden

23.

CHAPTER 8: The golf ball landed in a deep ____, making the next shot quite challenging.

a)

settee

b)

humidor

c)

divot

d)

laden

24.

CHAPTER 8: His handwriting was so tiny and ____ that I had to squint to make out the words.

a)

indiscernible

b)

conceivable

c)

forlorn

d)

laden

25.

CHAPTER 8: The soldier trudged through the muddy field, his pack ___ with supplies for the long journey ahead.

a)

indiscernible

b)

conceivable

c)

laden

d)

forlorn

26.

CHAPTER 8: The ____ old man at the market would talk for hours about his travels.

a)

indiscernible

b)

conceivable

c)

garrulous

d)

laden

27.

CHAPTER 8: As the sun set, the town took on a ___ appearance, its streets laden with memories of better days.

a)

forlorn

b)

conceivable

c)

garrulous

d)

laden

28.

CHAPTER 8: It was clear they were _____ whispering and exchanging secretive glances.

a)

indiscernible

b)

conceivable

c)

forlorn

d)

in cahoots

29.

CHAPTER 8: The idea of time travel seemed barely ___ until the scientist presented his groundbreaking research.

a)

indiscernible

b)

conceivable

c)

forlorn

d)

in cahoots

30.

CHAPTER 8: His ramblings became increasingly ___ as the effects of the medication took hold.

a)

incoherent

b)

conceivable

c)

forlorn

d)

in cahoots

31.

CHAPTER 9: The ___ posted on the town square lamp post was a scathing satire of the mayor's policies.

a)

pasquinade

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

32.

CHAPTER 9: Her ____ was so clear and precise that everyone in the audience could easily understand her speech.

a)

pasquinade

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

33.

CHAPTER 9: The constant noise from the construction site began to ___ the residents living nearby.

a)

superfluous

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

34.

CHAPTER 9: Based on the evidence, I ___ that the suspect had an accomplice in the crime.

a)

superfluous

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

35.

CHAPTER 9: The clock in the town square chimed ____, marking the passage of time throughout the day.

a)

superfluous

b)

ceaselessly

c)

surmise

d)

derange

36.

CHAPTER 9: The weight of the world's problems seemed to be ___ by his stooped shoulders.

a)

borne

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

37.

CHAPTER 9: The meeting agenda was so detailed that any additional discussion seemed ___.

a)

superfluous

b)

elocution

c)

surmise

d)

derange

38.

CHAPTER 9: The beauty of the landscape was truly ___, leaving us in awe of nature's grandeur.

a)

superfluous

b)

subtle

c)

unutterable

d)

remote

39.

CHAPTER 9: The small, ___ village was nestled in the mountains, far away from bustling city life.

a)

superfluous

b)

subtle

c)

unutterable

d)

remote

40.

CHAPTER 9: His ___ hints suggested that he was not entirely content with the situation

a)

superfluous

b)

subtle

c)

unutterable

d)

remote