Great Gatsby Vocab Ch 1-3

Study Guide

Vocabulary Definition

  1. Complacent (adj): self-satisfied with one's achievements, smug

  2. Conscientious (adj): wishing to do what is right

  3. Contemptuous (adj): showing disrespect, insulting

  4. Feign (v): pretend to be affected by something

  5. Fractious (adj): irritable, grumpy

  6. Intimation (noun): to make something known, announcement

  7. Reproach (v): to address someone with disappointment or disapproval

  8. Unobtrusive (adj): NOT bringing attention to something

  9. Ambiguously (adv): up for multiple interpretations, unclear

  10. Countenance (n): a person's face

  11. Incessant (adj): continuing without pause, constant

  12. Languid (adj): relaxed, unhurried

  13. Pastoral (adj): associated with country life

  14. Strident (adj): loud and harsh

  15. Divergence (n): the state of separating, parting

  16. Erroneous (adj): wrong or incorrect

  17. Impetuously (adv): in a sudden and quick way without concern for others, abrupt

  18. Innuendo (n): a subtle remark or hint towards something provocative (inappropriate)

  19. Permeate (v): to spread throughout

  20. Provincial (adj): small town, country like

Fill in the Blank Questions

  1. A person might be considered _______ if they are overly satisfied with their accomplishments.

  2. To act in a way that shows a desire to do what is right would be described as _______.

  3. If someone is being _______, they are likely showing signs of disrespect or insult.

  4. When someone pretends to feel something, they often _______ that emotion.

  5. A _______ person may often be irritable or grumpy.

  6. An _______ is a way to subtly announce something without being direct.

  7. If someone receives _______ for their actions, it indicates disappointment or disapproval.

  8. Being _______ means to avoid bringing attention to oneself.

  9. If a statement is not clear, it can be described as being made _______.

  10. The _______ of a person can convey many emotions.

Word Bank

  • complacent

  • conscientious

  • contemptuous

  • feign

  • fractious

  • intimation

  • reproach

  • unobtrusive

  • ambiguously

  • countenance

  • incessant

  • languid

  • pastoral

  • strident

  • divergence

  • erroneous

  • impetuously

  • innuendo

  • permeate

  • provincial

Fill in the Blank Questions with Answer Key

  1. A person might be considered complacent if they are overly satisfied with their accomplishments.

  2. To act in a way that shows a desire to do what is right would be described as conscientious.

  3. If someone is being contemptuous, they are likely showing signs of disrespect or insult.

  4. When someone pretends to feel something, they often feign that emotion.

  5. A fractious person may often be irritable or grumpy.

  6. An intimation is a way to subtly announce something without being direct.

  7. If someone receives reproach for their actions, it indicates disappointment or disapproval.

  8. Being unobtrusive means to avoid bringing attention to oneself.

  9. If a statement is not clear, it can be described as being made ambiguously.

  10. The countenance of a person can convey many emotions.

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What does the word "complacent" mean? a) Self-satisfied with one's achievements b) Showing respect c) Irritable d) Hardworking

  2. To act in a way that shows a desire to do what is right is described as: a) Contemptuous b) Complacent c) Conscientious d) Erroneous

  3. If someone is being described as "fractious," they are likely: a) Relaxed b) Irritable c) Respectful d) Subtle

  4. To pretend to feel something is to: a) Strident b) Feign c) Intimate d) Permeate

  5. An "innuendo" is best described as: a) A loud remark b) A subtle remark or hint c) An announcement d) A constant state

Answer Key

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  5. b)