Great Gatsby 4-6 Vocab

Question 1

Punctilious

Answer 1

describes showing great attention

Question 2

Evasion

Answer 2

purposely indirect answer, an excuse

Question 3

Sinister

Answer 3

evil or dishonest

Question 4

Valour (Valor)

Answer 4

great courage in the face of danger

Question 5

Haughty

Answer 5

arrogantly superior

Question 6

Obscurely

Answer 6

In a way that is not clear or distinct

Question 7

Somnambulation

Answer 7

Walking by a person who is asleep

Question 8

Brood

Answer 8

think deeply about something that makes one unhappy

Question 9

Indignantly

Answer 9

a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

Question 10

Underhand

Answer 10

describes something secret, illegal, or deceptive

Question 11

Denizen

Answer 11

an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

Question 12

Suppressed

Answer 12

describes something as restrained or forcibly restricted

Question 13

Tonic

Answer 13

invigorating substance

Question 14

Defunct

Answer 14

describes no longer existing or functioning

Question 15

Amid

Answer 15

surrounded by; in the middle of

Question 16

Obstinate

Answer 16

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion of decision

Question 17

Confounding

Answer 17

perplexing, bewildering, causing confusion

Question 18

Nebulous

Answer 18

Unclear or ill-defined

Question 19

Laudable

Answer 19

Praiseworthy or commendable

Question 20

Turbulent

Answer 20

characterized by conflict, disorder or confusion; not controlled or calm

Question 21

Ineffable

Answer 21

describes too great or extreme to be expressed in words

Question 22

Ramification

Answer 22

a consequence of an action or event

Question 23

Contingency

Answer 23

future event or circumstance

Question 24

Ingratiate

Answer 24

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Question 25

Perturbed

Answer 25

describes feeling concerned or unsettled

Question 26

Oblivion

Answer 26

state of being unaware of what is happening

Question 27

Saunter

Answer 27

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner

Question 28

Menagerie

Answer 28

collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition or an unusual, diverse group of people

Question 29

Venture

Answer 29

To say or do something that requires courage or is risky