Great Gatsby- Vocabulary Quiz

Despondency refers to:

• A feeling of nervous excitement before a big event

• A state of low spirits and hopelessness caused by disappointment or loss of confidence

• A sudden burst of energy or joy

• A refusal to accept reality

Abortive means:

• Ending early or failing to produce the intended result

• Carefully planned and successfully finished

• Lasting longer than expected

• Repeating the same process

Wistfully means:

• In a cheerful and excited way

• In a manner that shows longing or sadness, often while thinking about something in the past

• With anger and frustration

• Without thinking or care

Hauteur is:

• A feeling of joyful excitement

• A formal way of showing respect

• A proud and snobbish attitude that makes someone seem superior to others

• A state of emotional weakness

Supercilious means:

• Acting in a way that shows you think you are better than other people, often with a disrespectful attitude

• Speaking softly and kindly

• Showing interest in others’ problems

• Willing to accept criticism

Hilarity is:

• A moment of confusion or fear

• Loud and cheerful laughter or amusement

• A serious and respectful conversation

• An argument between close friends

Vehemently means:

• Done with weak effort and no passion

• In a forceful, emotional, or intense way

• Without delay or thought

• Quietly and respectfully

Innuendo is:

• A hidden or indirect remark that hints at something negative, often to damage someone's reputation

• A very clear and open compliment

• A loud warning meant to scare someone

• A direct order or instruction

Instinctive describes something:

• Done automatically, without needing to think or be taught

• Decided only after lots of planning and thought

• Influenced by advice from others

• Created for dramatic effect

Punctilious refers to someone who:

• Ignores small mistakes and details

• Is very careful and exact, especially about rules and manners

• Works slowly and with little care

• Takes charge in emergencies