WorksheetsThe Great Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
"I'll see you in a short while, here soon." Soon can be replaced by:
at Cancun
at the clurb
anon
later
What does "prodigality" mean in The Great Gatsby?
Generosity to the point of wastefulness
A feeling of loneliness
A deep sense of regret
The ability to deceive others
If someone is "convivial," they are:
Mysterious and secretive
Cheerful and sociable
Careless and foolish
Quick and observant
"Punctilious" best describes someone who:
Pays close attention to detail and correctness
Is friendly and approachable
Is dishonest and deceitful
Avoids social gatherings
What does "somnambulatory" refer to?
Speaking in an elegant manner
Behaving as though sleepwalking
Displaying strong ambition
Overindulging in luxury
"Juxtaposition" means:
A sudden burst of anger
Placing two things side by side for contrast
A lighthearted joke
If someone is acting "ineffable," they are:
Incapable of being expressed in words
Prone to lying and deception
Intimidating and aggressive
Extremely knowledgeable
What does "dilatory" mean?
Careful and precise
Tending to delay or procrastinate
Harsh and demanding
Naïve and innocent
Loud and harsh in sound
Strident
Tinkerbell
intimation is defined as
Intimation is the act of informing or notifying, hinting
The secret spy was _____in taking out the ops.
callused
deft
broken, bruised and blackened
gentle
To be arrogant and mostly as in a scornful way is to be
supercilious
haughtily
What does "pander"?
To indulge or cater to someone's desires, often in a negative way
To express deep sorrow or regret
To act in a deceitful or manipulative manner
To refuse to change one’s opinion
He _________sick at work a lot, and no one believed he was truly ill.
feigned
Incredulous means
expressing doubt or disbelief
If someone is "redolent" of something, they are:
Reminiscent or strongly suggestive of it
Acting in a deceitful manner
Lacking energy and motivation
Filled with regret and sorrow
"Garrulous" people tend to be:
Shy and reserved
Overly talkative
Careless and indifferent
Quiet but observant
Another word for reciprocal is
What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?
Happening by luck or chance
Deeply regretful
Extremely wealthy
Physically strong
To avoid or escape, especially cleverly
Languid is like
What does "obstinate" mean?
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion
Quick to understand and learn
Willing to compromise
Indifferent to others' opinions
If someone is "vehement," they are:
Quiet and reserved
Indifferent and uninterested
Showing strong and passionate feelings
Calm and composed
What does "peremptory" mean?
Open to suggestions and feedback
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience
Casual and laid-back
Uncertain and hesitant
meticulous means
full of melancholy
