WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Chapters 8-9 Context Vocabulary Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
resolves
resolutions
solutions
decisions
conclusions
addenda
an addition
a subtraction
a multiplication
a division
raspingly
smoothly; gently
abrasively; irritatingly
softly; quietly
pleasantly; agreeably
surmise
a conjecture; an idea based on little evidence
a definitive conclusion drawn from extensive research
a detailed analysis of facts and figures
a proven theory supported by substantial evidence
adventitious
happening by chance; accidental
planned and intentional
necessary and unavoidable
common and ordinary
ulster
a long, loose overcoat
a type of hat
a formal dress
a kind of shoe
pasquinade
a lampoon; satire
a type of poetry
a musical composition
a historical novel
reverent
filled with disdain
awed and respectful
indifferent
mocking
cahoots
a partnership between; in league with
a state of confusion
a type of dance
a secret meeting
pneumatic
inflated
deflated
solid
compressed
amorphous
shapeless
structured
defined
rigid
benediction
a blessing
a curse
a prayer
a celebration
holocaust
a great destruction of life
a type of ancient ritual
a significant historical event
a form of government oppression
orgastic
climactic; intensely exciting
mundane; unexciting
subdued; calm
ordinary; average
vestibule
a lobby
a hallway
a staircase
a balcony
humidor
a case in which cigars are kept fresh
a type of cigar
a tool for cutting cigars
a brand of cigars
unscrupulously
in a principled manner
in an ethical way
in an unprincipled manner
in a cautious manner
grail
a mythical cup associated with King Arthur
the object of an extended, difficult search
a type of ancient artifact
a symbol of wealth and power
fortuitously
happening by chance
intentionally planned
inevitably occurring
predictably arranged
pandered
gave gratification to
withheld satisfaction from
ignored the needs of
criticized harshly
