The Great Gasby VOCAB

What does the word "permeate" mean?

• To take back or withdraw

• To spread through

• To provoke or stimulate

• To express disapproval

Which word describes "lavish abundance"?

• Prodigality

• Hilarity

• Discordant

• Retracted

What is the meaning of "erroneous"?

• Cheerful and friendly

• Characterized by error

• Strong disagreement

• A loud continued noise

How would you define "contemptuous"?

• Expressing deep hatred or disapproval

• Lacking urban polish

• Boisterous cheerfulness

• Suddenly, impulsively

What does "impetuously" mean?

• Cheerful and friendly

• Suddenly, impulsively

• Taken back or withdrawn

• Disagreeing, quarrelsome

Which word means "boisterous cheerfulness or laughter"?

• Vacuous

• Hilarity

• Subterfuge

• Din

What is the definition of "vacuous"?

• Stupidly empty

• Liveliness and self-confidence

• Deceit used to achieve a goal

• A person lacking urban polish

What does "provocation" refer to?

• Something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates

• A loud continued noise

• Strong disagreement

• Disagreeing, quarrelsome

How is "provincial" defined?

• Cheerful and friendly

• A person lacking urban polish or refinement

• Deceit used to achieve a goal

• Liveliness and self-confidence

What does "convivial" mean?

• Cheerful and friendly

• Taken back or withdrawn

• Strong disagreement

• Disagreeing, quarrelsome