B-5 Gatsby

Question 1

supercilious

Answer 1

Behaving as if one is superior to others, arrogant

Tim Buchanan had a supercilious manner.

Question 2

conscientious

Answer 2

Wishing to do what is right, relating to one’s conscience

Daisy had a conscientious expression but an absurd laugh.

Question 3

incredulous

Answer 3

Unwilling or unable to believe something

The host was incredulous when Miss Baker said she was in training.

Question 4

reciprocal

Answer 4

Given, done, or felt in return

Miss Baker looked with reciprocal curiosity and Nick.

Question 5

complacent

Answer 5

Smug, or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

Tom Buchanan was pathetic in his complacency, urging others to agree with him about a dominant race.

Question 6

intimation

Answer 6

Indication, hint or suggestion

Gatsby gave a sudden intimation that he wished to be alone when looking at the green light.

Question 7

contiguous

Answer 7

Sharing a common border, touching

The yellow brick building stood alone, contiguous to nothing.

Question 8

facet

Answer 8

One side of something many sided

Her face had no facet of beauty.

Question 9

apathetic

Answer 9

Showing or feeling no interest, concern or enthusiam

Tom Buchanan was apathetic toward the death of his mistress until he found out his wife was responsible.

Question 10

languid

Answer 10

Slow and relaxed or weak and faint

Languidly the women walked out on the porch toward the sunset.