Gatsby Vocab 3

Question 1

Distraught (adj.)

Answer 1

Deeply agitated, as from emotional conflict

Question 2

Vestige (n.)

Answer 2

A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed but exists or appears no more

Question 3

Fluctuate (v.)

Answer 3

To vary irregularly

Question 4

Turgid (adj.)

Answer 4

Excessively ornate or complex in style or language

Question 5

Contingency (n.)

Answer 5

An event that may occur but that is not likely or not intended; a possibility

Question 6

Profusion (n.)

Answer 6

Abundance; lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagence

Question 7

Oblivion (n.)

Answer 7

The condition or quality of being completely forgotten

Question 8

Saunter (v.)

Answer 8

To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll

Question 9

Dilatory (adj.)

Answer 9

Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

Question 10

Affront (n.)

Answer 10

An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

Question 11

Abyss (n.)

Answer 11

An immeasurably deep chasm, depth, or void

Question 12

Inviolate (adj.)

Answer 12

Not violated or profaned; intact

Question 13

Intermittent (adj.)

Answer 13

Stopping and starting at intervals; periodic

Question 14

Presumptuous (adj.)

Answer 14

Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward

Question 15

Formidable (adj.)

Answer 15

Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat