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Vocabulary Review The Great Gatsby Lists 1 and 2
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A review of The Great Gatsby vocabulary words (Lists C1 and C2)
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1
Many people talk about daily caloric intake, but most have a
nebulous
idea of what a calorie is
different; unusual
vague; unclear
solid; firm
insightful; intelligent
2
The fifth graders were
jovial
when they heard that their state testing was canceled.
upset; angry
joyful; merry
ambiviant; apathetic
shocked; surprised
3
Once he realized Daisy and Gatsby were having an affair, Tom became quite
fractious
.
irritated
philosophical
apologetic
humble
4
Inside the old shed was a
menagerie
of farm equipment.
treasure; wealth
a variety; a myriad
similar grouping
wreck; disaster
5
Having money does not give someone the right to be
supercilious
.
assertive; bold
unkind; offensive
arrogant; haughty
greedy
6
The teacher said nothing, but by her
intimation
, the students knew she was frustrated.
intense glance
voice; cadence
gesture; hint; manner
frown; scowl
7
When the
portentous
music warned us of the next scene in the movie, we sat upright in our seats
threatening; ominous
loud; harsh
lively; energetic
subdued; subtle
8
In his business suit, Noah looked
staid
in the wild, NYC nightclub.
refined; elegant
smart; intelligent
flashy; ostentatious
serious; boring; unadventurous
9
Sundays are for
languidly
reading a book or watching TV.
leisurely
secretly
subconsciously
discreetly
10
Under the microscope, the unknown virus appeared
amorphous
.
shapeless; formless
insignficant; unimportant
dangerous; threatening
detailed; multi-faceted
11
Myrtle
stridently
repeated Daisy's name despite Tom's warning.
awkwardly; clumsily
quietly; softly
boldy; confidently
loudly; harshly
12
The inmate pressed his face against the widow and managed a
forlorn
goodbye.
depressed; lonely; dejected
stoic; emotionless
sullen; angry
intense; emotional
13
Since the elections are over, let's hope for a swift end to the
vacuous
advertisements!
harsh; offensive
dim-witted; unintelligent
snide; sarcastic
boring; tedious
14
Only the poor would live in the
desolate
Valley of Ashes.
dangerous; perilous
dirty; scummy
old; antiquated
empty; bleak; deserted
15
Even though Joe has traveled the world, he still wears outdated and
provincial
clothing.
worn; tattered
cheap; inexpensive
unsophisticated; having a rural or small town look
snug; form-fitting
16
The White Walkers are a savage and
truculent
tribe who are trying to overtake Westeros.
stealthy; sneaky
hostile; aggressive
respected; revered
curious; inquisitive
17
After three years of renting, Nalia finally became the
proprietor
of her dance studio.
landlord
tenant
owner
investor
18
Although her best friend betrayed her trust, Shannon felt no
rancor
toward her.
frustration
fondness
anger
allegiance
19
The flight attendant
peremptorily
told the traveler to fasten his seatbelt or get of the plane.
commandingly
politely
angrily
quietly
20
Ugh! That house is filled with so many
meretricious
knickknacks!
fragile; breakable
tacky; gaudy; flashy
expensive; elegant
colorful; vibrant
