The Great Gatsby Voc. Unit #3

Question 0

Vestige ( noun )

Answer 0

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

Question 1

Distraught ( adj )

Answer 1

Deeply agitated,as from emotional conflict

Question 2

Fluctuate ( verb )

Answer 2

To vary irregularly

Question 3

Turgid ( adj )

Answer 3

Excessively ornate or complex in style or language

Question 4

Contingency ( noun )

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Profusion ( noun )

Answer 5

Abundance; lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance

Question 6

Oblivion ( noun )

Answer 6

The condition or quality of being completely forgotten

Question 7

Saunter ( verb )

Answer 7

To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll

Question 8

Dilatory ( adj )

Answer 8

Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

Question 9

Affront ( noun )

Answer 9

An open or intentional offense,slight,or insult

Question 10

Abyss ( noun )

Answer 10

An immeasurably deep charm,depth,or void

Question 11

Inviolate ( adj )

Answer 11

Not violated or profaned; intact

Question 12

Intermittent ( adj )

Answer 12

Stopping and starting at intervals; periodic

Question 13

Presumptuous ( adj )

Answer 13

Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward

Question 14

Formidable ( adj )

Answer 14

Difficult to under take,surmount,or defeat