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The Great Gatsby: Chp. 1 Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Feign" mean?

a)

To pretend or fake something

b)

To be extremely happy

c)

To work diligently

d)

To express gratitude

2.

What is the definition of "Supercilious"?

a)

Humble and modest

b)

Behaving as though you are better than others

c)

Extremely generous

d)

Very talkative

3.

Which word means "careful to do what you are supposed to do; thorough and diligent"?

a)

Complacent

b)

Conscientious

c)

Incredulous

d)

Wan

4.

What does "Reciprocal" mean?

a)

Done in return; mutual

b)

Unwilling to believe

c)

Endless or extremely large

d)

Pale and tired

5.

What is the meaning of "Incredulous"?

a)

Extremely happy

b)

Unwilling or unable to believe something

c)

Very tired

d)

Without limits

6.

What does the word "Wan" describe?

a)

Pale and looking tired or sick

b)

Full of energy

c)

Very confident

d)

Extremely large

7.

What does "Complacent" mean?

a)

Showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself

b)

Very eager to learn

c)

Extremely generous

d)

Highly competitive

8.

What is the definition of "Intimation"?

a)

A direct order

b)

An indirect suggestion or hint

c)

A loud announcement

d)

A detailed explanation

9.

What does "Infinite" mean?

a)

Limited in scope

b)

Without limits; endless or extremely large

c)

Very small

d)

Temporary

10.

What does the word "Anon" mean?

a)

Later

b)

Never

c)

Soon

d)

Always

11.

Which word describes someone who is slow to reveal emotions or opinions?

a)

Privy

b)

Reserved

c)

Riotous

d)

Subdued

12.

What does "Privy" mean?

a)

Sharing in secret knowledge

b)

Publicly known

c)

Ignorant

d)

Uninformed

13.

What is the meaning of "Levity"?

a)

Seriousness

b)

Humor or frivolity

c)

Anger

d)

Sadness

14.

Which word is marked by or involves public disorder?

a)

Subdued

b)

Extemporize

c)

Riotous

d)

Reserved

15.

What does "Scorn" refer to?

a)

Admiration

b)

Contempt or disdain

c)

Joy

d)

Indifference

16.

What does "Reproach" mean?

a)

To praise

b)

To express disapproval

c)

To ignore

d)

To celebrate

17.

What does "Extemporize" mean?

a)

To plan carefully

b)

To perform without preparation

c)

To write down

d)

To memorize

18.

What is the meaning of "Subdued"?

a)

Energetic

b)

Quiet and reflective

c)

Loud

d)

Excited

19.

What does "Corroborate" mean?

a)

To deny

b)

To confirm or support

c)

To question

d)

To reject

20.

What is the term for a published false statement that damages a person's reputation?

a)

Slander

b)

Libel

c)

Defamation

d)

Calumny