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WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Vocab Chapters 6-9
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
CHAPTER 6: The teacher praised Sarah's _____ effort on the project, highlighting her exceptional dedication and thorough research.
insidious
laudable
elusive
perturbed
CHAPTER 6: His ____ approach to completing assignments often led to last-minute rushes and unnecessary stress.
insidious
laudable
elusive
dilatory
CHAPTER 6: Despite extensive efforts, the solution to the problem remained ____, leaving researchers puzzled and frustrated
insidious
laudable
elusive
dilatory
CHAPTER 6: The ______ nature of the virus made it difficult for doctors to detect and treat, leading to widespread illness.
insidious
repose
elusive
laudable
CHAPTER 6: The _____ landscape stretched out for miles, devoid of any signs of life or human habitation.
insidious
desolate
elusive
laudable
CHAPTER 6: After a long day of work, I enjoy a few moments of ______ to decompress all the stresses of the day.
repose
debauch
antecedent
insidious
CHAPTER 6: The wild party turned into a ______, with excessive drinking and reckless behavior prevailing throughout the night.
repose
debauch
antecedent
insidious
CHAPTER 6: The ______ of the current conflict can be traced back to the colonial era, revealing deep-seated historical tensions.
repose
debauch
antecedent
insidious
CHAPTER 6: The new employee tried to ______ himself with the boss, hoping to gain favor and secure a promotion.
perturb
repose
debauch
ingratiate
CHAPTER 6: The unexpected news ______ the entire community, leaving everyone feeling unsettled and anxious.
perturbed
reposed
debauched
ingratiated
CHAPTER 7: The ____ in concentration caused her to miss the vital clue.
tumult
irreverent
rancor
lapse
CHAPTER 7: Despite her ____ requests, he remained steadfast in his decision.
abrupt
irreverent
insistent
portentous
CHAPTER 7: His ____ words hinted at something ominous on the horizon.
abrupt
irreverent
insistent
portentous
CHAPTER 7: She took a ____ step forward, unsure of what lay ahead.
tentative
portentous
formidable
irreverent
CHAPTER 7: His ____ attitude towards authority often landed him in trouble.
tentative
portentous
formidable
irreverent
CHAPTER 7: The meeting ended with an ___ announcement, leaving everyone surprised.
insistent
portentous
abrupt
irreverent
CHAPTER 7: Through reading, she experienced a ____ thrill of adventure.
vicarious
portentous
abrupt
irreverent
CHAPTER 7: Facing a ____ opponent, he knew the challenge ahead would be tough.
vicarious
portentous
formidable
irreverent
CHAPTER 7: Despite their differences, there was no ____ between them.
lapse
tumult
portentous
rancor
CHAPTER 7: The ____ of voices filled the room as the argument escalated.
lapse
tumult
portentous
rancor
CHAPTER 8: I found a ____ in the study, filled with the rich aroma of aged cigars.
settee
humidor
divot
laden
CHAPTER 8: She waited nervously on the ___, hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive author.
settee
humidor
divot
laden
CHAPTER 8: The golf ball landed in a deep ____, making the next shot quite challenging.
settee
humidor
divot
laden
CHAPTER 8: His handwriting was so tiny and ____ that I had to squint to make out the words.
indiscernible
conceivable
forlorn
laden
CHAPTER 8: The soldier trudged through the muddy field, his pack ___ with supplies for the long journey ahead.
indiscernible
conceivable
laden
forlorn
CHAPTER 8: The ____ old man at the market would talk for hours about his travels.
indiscernible
conceivable
garrulous
laden
CHAPTER 8: As the sun set, the town took on a ___ appearance, its streets laden with memories of better days.
forlorn
conceivable
garrulous
laden
CHAPTER 8: It was clear they were _____ whispering and exchanging secretive glances.
indiscernible
conceivable
forlorn
in cahoots
CHAPTER 8: The idea of time travel seemed barely ___ until the scientist presented his groundbreaking research.
indiscernible
conceivable
forlorn
in cahoots
CHAPTER 8: His ramblings became increasingly ___ as the effects of the medication took hold.
incoherent
conceivable
forlorn
in cahoots
CHAPTER 9: The ___ posted on the town square lamp post was a scathing satire of the mayor's policies.
pasquinade
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: Her ____ was so clear and precise that everyone in the audience could easily understand her speech.
pasquinade
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: The constant noise from the construction site began to ___ the residents living nearby.
superfluous
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: Based on the evidence, I ___ that the suspect had an accomplice in the crime.
superfluous
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: The clock in the town square chimed ____, marking the passage of time throughout the day.
superfluous
ceaselessly
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: The weight of the world's problems seemed to be ___ by his stooped shoulders.
borne
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: The meeting agenda was so detailed that any additional discussion seemed ___.
superfluous
elocution
surmise
derange
CHAPTER 9: The beauty of the landscape was truly ___, leaving us in awe of nature's grandeur.
superfluous
subtle
unutterable
remote
CHAPTER 9: The small, ___ village was nestled in the mountains, far away from bustling city life.
superfluous
subtle
unutterable
remote
CHAPTER 9: His ___ hints suggested that he was not entirely content with the situation
superfluous
subtle
unutterable
remote
