Gatsby Ch. 1-3

Question 1

feigned

Answer 1

fictitious; not genuine or real

Question 2

solemn

Answer 2

somber, gloomy; marked by grave sedateness and earnest sobriety

Question 3

perpetual

Answer 3

continuing forever; everlasting

Question 4

reproach

Answer 4

an expression of rebuke or disapproval

Question 5

fractious

Answer 5

tending to be troublesome; unruly, irritable

Question 6

conscientious

Answer 6

meticulous, careful

Question 7

deft

Answer 7

characterized by facility and skill

Question 8

contemptuous

Answer 8

manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Question 9

peremptorily

Answer 9

putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; expressive of urgency or command

Question 10

extemporaneous

Answer 10

composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment; impromptu

Question 11

sensibilities

Answer 11

awareness of and responsiveness toward something; ability to receive sensations

Question 12

indeterminate

Answer 12

not definitely or precisely fixed; vague; not known in advance, not leading to a definite end or result

Question 13

haughty

Answer 13

blatantly and disdainfully proud; having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

Question 14

countenance

Answer 14

look, expression; mental composure

Question 15

proprietary

Answer 15

one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something; something that is used, produced, or marketed legally

Question 16

inexhaustible

Answer 16

incapable of being used up; incapable of being wearied or worn out

Question 17

shiftless

Answer 17

lacking in resourcefulness; inefficient, lazy

Question 18

affected

Answer 18

having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt

Question 19

immoderate

Answer 19

exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds

Question 20

languid

Answer 20

drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion; weak

Question 21

toil

Answer 21

long strenuous fatiguing labor; struggle, battle

Question 22

permeate

Answer 22

to diffuse through or penetrate something

Question 23

erroneous

Answer 23

containing or characterized by error; mistaken

Question 24

credulity

Answer 24

readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence

Question 25

indignant

Answer 25

feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

Question 26

provocation

Answer 26

incitement: something that arouses or stimulates

Question 27

florid

Answer 27

very flowery in style; ornate; elaborately decorated

Question 28

convivial

Answer 28

related to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company

Question 29

obstetrical

Answer 29

of, relating to, or associated with childbirth

Question 30

insolent

Answer 30

insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct; overbearing