The Great Gatsby Vocabulary

Question 1

Transcendent

Answer 1

Exceeding and lying beyond usual limits, transformational, extreme.
Adjective

Question 2

Incessant

Answer 2

Continuing without interruption.

Adjective

Question 3

Cynical

Answer 3

Selfish, dishonest, no concern for others.

Adjective

Question 4

Credulity

Answer 4

Willingness to believe in something that’s uncertain.

Noun

Question 5

Superfluous

Answer 5

Excess stuff, not necessary, extra.

Adjective

Question 6

Innuendo

Answer 6

A statement that implies someone has done something immoral or improper.
Noun

Question 7

Anemic

Answer 7

Lacking force, life, spirit, not strong.

Adjective

Question 8

Ramification

Answer 8

The result, or consequences. The cause or effect.

Noun

Question 9

Banter

Answer 9

To talk in a teasing / witty manner.

Noun / verb

Question 10

Debauchery

Answer 10

Over extending your senses.

Noun

Question 11

Ascertain

Answer 11

To learn or to find something out for certain. To acquire in a factual way.
Verb

Question 12

Ineffable

Answer 12

Too great, powerful, beautiful, to be expressed.

Adjective

Question 13

Gaudy

Answer 13

Too bright or decorated, impressive.

Adjective

Question 14

Vehemently

Answer 14

Strong feelings (often angry), very emotional.
Adjective

Question 15

Tumultous

Answer 15

Loud, exciting, emotional, a busy, disorganized, chaotic scene.
Adjective

Question 16

Facet

Answer 16

Small part of something.

Noun

Question 17

Profusion

Answer 17

A large amount of something.

Noun

Question 18

Lauguidly

Answer 18

Showing / having very little strength / energy.

Adjective

Question 19

Disdain

Answer 19

Strong feelings of dislike for something you have no respect for.
Noun

Question 20

Elocution

Answer 20

Speaking clearly, effective, and socially acceptable.

Noun