Gatsby 7-9 Vocab

Question 0

Irreverent

Answer 0

Showing a lack of respect for people of things that are generally taken seriously.

Question 1

Portentous

Answer 1

Ominously significant or indicative

Question 2

Vicarious

Answer 2

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

Question 3

Rancor

Answer 3

Bitterness or resentful ness. Especially when long-standing.

Question 4

Garrulous

Answer 4

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Question 5

In cahoots

Answer 5

Colluding or conspiring together secretly.

Question 6

Forlorn

Answer 6

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

Question 7

Paquinade

Answer 7

A satire or lampoon, originally displayed or delivered publicly in a public place.

Question 8

Superfluous

Answer 8

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Question 9

Elocution

Answer 9

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.

Question 10

Orgastic

Answer 10

Orgasmic

Question 11

Intermittent

Answer 11

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Question 12

Ravenously

Answer 12

Hungrily

Question 13

Pervaded

Answer 13

Spread through and be perceived in every part of.

Question 14

Amorphous

Answer 14

With your a clearly defined shape or form.

Question 15

Adventitious

Answer 15

Happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature. Unplanned.