Unit 1- The Great Gatsby Vocabulary List #1- Activity 3

What does the word "Ambiguous" mean?

• Clear and precise

• Having more than one meaning; unclear

• Showing strong interest

• Held together in a logical way

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "Apathetic"?

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Showing little or no interest or concern

• Having a single, clear meaning

• Held together in a logical way

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Coherence" refer to?

• Having multiple meanings

• Showing no interest

• Held or pieced together in a way that makes sense

• Being unclear

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the word "Condescend" mean?

• To do something you consider beneath your social position

• To show kindness to others

• To work hard for a goal

• To express joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of "Contemptuous"?

• Full of intense disapproval; scornful

• Filled with happiness

• Showing great interest

• Being very curious

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

How would you define "Cynical"?

• Believing that other people are only motivated by self-interest

• Trusting everyone completely

• Being very optimistic

• Showing great enthusiasm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Homogeneity" refer to?

• Consisting of parts or people that are all the same

• Being diverse and varied

• Showing great differences

• Having a unique identity

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does the word "poignant" mean?

• Causing deep emotions of sadness

• Full of joy and happiness

• Relating to a pleasant memory

• Causing confusion and chaos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of "notoriety"?

• Positive recognition for achievements

• Negative fame; the state of being known for something bad

• A state of being unknown

• A feeling of great pride

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

How would you describe something done "vehemently"?

• Done with hesitation and doubt

• Done with strong feelings or great force

• Done quietly and peacefully

• Done with little interest or care

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4