The Great Gatsby Voc 4-5

Question 1

to decay;decompose;break up

Answer 1

disintegrate

Question 2

periodic;random;happening at irregular intervals

Answer 2

Sporadic

Question 3

painstaking;meticulous;strict;attention to minute details

Answer 3

punctilious

Question 4

confusing;disturbing;causing emotional disturbance

Answer 4

disconcerting

Question 5

something justly deserved; taking revenge or correcting a wrong

Answer 5

retribution

Question 6

evil;bad;wicked

Answer 6

sinister

Question 7

placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contrast

Answer 7

juxtaposition

Question 8

rich in desirable qualities

Answer 8

succulent

Question 9

to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit,favor,or service(ex; I’m much obliged for the ride.)

Answer 9

obliged

Question 10

to examine in detail with careful or critical attention

Answer 10

scrutinize

Question 11

no longer in effect or use; not operating or function

Answer 11

defunct

Question 12

stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; stubborn

Answer 12

obstinate

Question 13

a mark,trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence.

Answer 13

Vestige

Question 14

to provide or supply with something ornamental; to adorn or decorate

Answer 14

garnish

Question 15

disorder; confusion

Answer 15

disarray

Question 16

hazy;vague,indistinct, or confused

Answer 16

nebulous