Gatsby chapter 1 vocabulary

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "epigram"?

• "His wit was so sharp that he often uttered epigrams that left everyone in stitches."

• "The grand ballroom was filled with an array of epigrams, creating an elegant atmosphere."

Answer explanation

Epigram: A short, witty saying or poem that expresses a single thought or observation with cleverness or humor.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Supercilious"?

• Her warm smile and genuine kindness made her seem supercilious to everyone she met."

• "Tom Buchanan's supercilious attitude was evident in the way he looked down on others"

Answer explanation

1. Supercilious: Behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Fractious"?

• "The children were in a fractious mood, giggling and playing games together."

• "Daisy tried to calm her fractious baby by singing a soft lullaby."

Answer explanation

1. Fractious: Irritable, quarrelsome, or difficult to control; unruly.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Wan"?

• "Her wan complexion and sparkly eyes indicated that she was full of energy and excitement."

• "His wan smile suggested that he had experienced great hardships in his life."

Answer explanation

1. Wan: Pale or sickly in appearance; suggesting poor health or tiredness.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Contiguous"?

• "Gatsby's mansion and the Buchanan estate were on different sides of the bay, making them contiguous to each other."

• "Gatsby's mansion was situated on a piece of land that was contiguous to Nick's house.

Answer explanation

1. Contiguous: Sharing a common border or touching; adjacent in space.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Languid"?

• "The athletes displayed a languid performance during the championship match, showcasing their incredible stamina."

• "Daisy's languid movements and delicate voice added to her ethereal charm."

Answer explanation

1. Languid: Displaying a lack of energy or interest; slow and relaxed.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Deft"?

• "Jordan's deft maneuvering of the car impressed everyone at the racetrack."

• "His clumsy attempts at painting showed his deft skills in handling a brush."

Answer explanation

1. Deft: Skillful and quick in one's movements or actions; demonstrating proficiency.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Strident"?

• "Tom's strident voice could be heard across the garden as he argued passionately."

• "The soft, strident notes of the piano filled the room with a sense of serenity."

Answer explanation

1. Strident: Loud, harsh, and grating in sound; expressing strong opinions in a forceful or unpleasant way.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Complacent"?

• "Tom's complacent attitude toward his marriage is evident."

• "She was complacent with her achievements and constantly sought new challenges."

Answer explanation

1. Complacent: Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Which sentence has the correct use of the word: "Jaunty"?

• "Gatsby's jaunty appearance and smile added to his air of mystery."

• "He walked with a jaunty step, weighed down by his worries."

Answer explanation

1. Jaunty: Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.