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Gatsby Vocab List #1 (words from chapters 1-3)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

extemporize

a)

perform without preparation

b)

prepare meticulously

c)

practice extensively

d)

perform with a script

2.

cordial

a)

cold and distant

b)

warm and friendly

c)

rude and aggressive

d)

indifferent and aloof

3.

feign

a)

to pretend

b)

to reveal

c)

to conceal

d)

to exaggerate

4.

levity

a)

seriousness

b)

lack of seriousness

c)

gravity

d)

solemnity

5.

staid

a)

(adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

b)

(adj.) lively and animated; full of energy

c)

(adj.) cheerful and optimistic; always looking on the bright side

d)

(adj.) unpredictable and erratic; prone to sudden changes

6.

vacuous

a)

lacking ideas or intelligence

b)

full of innovative thoughts

c)

deeply insightful

d)

rich in content

7.

supercilious

a)

proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority

b)

humble and modest; lacking in self-importance

c)

friendly and approachable; easy to talk to

d)

indifferent and apathetic; showing no interest

8.

hauteur

a)

arrogance

b)

humility

c)

kindness

d)

patience

9.

vehement

a)

(adj.) mild, gentle, weak.

b)

(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful.

c)

(adj.) calm, peaceful, serene.

d)

(adj.) vague, unclear, ambiguous.

10.

languid

a)

(adj.) energetic; full of life

b)

(adj.) drooping; without energy, sluggish

c)

(adj.) cheerful; happy and bright

d)

(adj.) quick; fast-moving