vocab 3-4 gatsby

Question 1

Permeate (V)

Answer 1

To fill up, seep into, to saturate
qualities

Question 2

Innuendo (N)

Answer 2

An indirect hint or suggestion about a person or thing, especially of an insulting or offensive nature

Question 3

Erroneous (Adj)

Answer 3

Incorrect; wrong

Question 4

Ascertain (V)

Answer 4

To determine; to make certain or clear

Question 5

Vacuous (Adj)

Answer 5

Empty; lacking ideas or intelligence; stupid

Question 6

Implore (V)

Answer 6

To beg urgently

Question 7

Inept(ly) (Adj/Adv)

Answer 7

Lacking skill; awkward; clumsy

Question 8

Dissension (N)

Answer 8

Disagreement; difference of opinion

Question 9

Disintegrate (V)

Answer 9

To decay; decompose; break up

Question 10

Sporadic (Adj)

Answer 10

Periodic; random; happening at irregular intervals

Question 11

Punctilious (Adj)

Answer 11

Painstaking; meticulous; strict attention to minute details

Question 12

Disconcerting (Adj)

Answer 12

Confusing; disturbing; causing emotional disturbance

Question 13

Retribution (N)

Answer 13

Something justly deserved; taking revenge or correcting a wrong

Question 14

Sinister (Adj)

Answer 14

Evil; bad; wicked

Question 15

Juxtaposition (N)

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Succulent (Adj)

Answer 16

1) Juicy; 2) Rich in desirable