Introduction
The Great Gatsby Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Task
1. Use the correct term next to their definitions:
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_____________________adj: extended; lengthened
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_____________________adj: lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
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______________________ verb: to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
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______________________ adj: distressed
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_____________________ adj: of, pertaining to, or characterized by ecstasy; rapturous
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______________________ noun: anything invigorating physically, mentally, or morally
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____________________adj: no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning
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____________________ adj: of, pertaining to, or like a demon; demonic
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_____________________ adj: stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; stubborn
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______________________ noun: a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence
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_______________________ noun: the act or condition of rejoicing greatly
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_______________________ noun: a private entrance or any entrance other than the main one
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_______________________ noun: a narcissus; a fragrant, yellow or white flower
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________________________ noun: any of numerous plants belonging to the rose family
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_______________________verb: to wrap up closely or fully
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______________________ adj: hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt; untidy
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______________________ verb: to provide or supply with something ornamental; to adorn or decorate
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_______________________noun: disorder; confusion
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_______________________ adj: shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges; wrinkled
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______________________ noun: an arrangement of a man's hair in which it is brushed up high from the forehead
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____________________ adj: lacking in amount, quantity; meager; not adequate
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___________________ adj: hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused
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____________________adj: far apart; far off; distant
2. Use the terms/ words from exercise 1 to complete the sentences.
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The old factory has been __________ for many years and is no longer used.
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She felt __________ when she found out she had passed the difficult exam.
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The detective began to __________ the documents carefully for any clues.
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His room was in complete __________ after he searched everywhere for his phone.
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After playing outside in the wind, the child returned home with __________ hair.
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After a long day of work, the walk in the park felt like a __________ for his mind.
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Even when everyone disagreed with him, he remained __________ and refused to change his opinion.
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Only a small __________ of the ancient building remains today.
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The crowd shouted with __________ when their team won the championship.
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The castle had a secret __________ gate used by servants to enter quietly.
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The garden was full of beautiful yellow __________ in the spring.
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The path was surrounded by thick __________ bushes.
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The chef used fresh herbs to __________ the plate before serving the dish.
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The roof was made of __________ metal sheets to help water run off easily.
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His explanation was very __________, so nobody fully understood his idea.
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The teacher asked the students to examine the document very carefully before making conclusions.
A) tonic
B) scrutinize
C) garnish
D) jonquil
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The abandoned amusement park has been closed for years and is now completely inactive.
A) defunct
B) ecstatic
C) scanty
D) remote
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Her hair looked messy and untidy after she rushed out of the house.
A) disheveled
B) obstinate
C) corrugated
D) tonic
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The scientist found only a small trace of the ancient civilization.
A) exultation
B) vestige
C) hawthorn
D) swathe
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The audience shouted with great joy after the performer finished the show.
A) exultation
B) disarray
C) tonic
D) nebulous
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The child was extremely happy when he received the gift he wanted.
A) obstinate
B) ecstatic
C) remote
D) tactless
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The bushes around the garden belonged to the rose family and had small white flowers.
A) hawthorn
B) jonquil
C) pompadour
D) swathe
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The metal roof had ridges and grooves that helped water run off.
A) corrugated
B) elongated
C) scanty
D) disarray
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The explanation was unclear and vague, so nobody fully understood the idea.
A) nebulous
B) ecstatic
C) vestige
D) obstinate
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The driver pushed the gas pedal to full speed.
A) throttle
B) garnish
C) swathe
D) tonic
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The child stubbornly refused to listen to anyone’s advice.
A) remote
B) obstinate
C) tactless
D) disarray
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The chef added herbs to decorate the dish before serving it.
A) garnish
B) swathe
C) scrutinize
D) jonquil
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The garden was filled with fragrant yellow flowers in the spring.
A) hawthorn
B) jonquil
C) pompadour
D) vestige
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The speech was rude and showed no consideration for other people’s feelings.
A) tactless
B) ecstatic
C) nebulous
D) elongated
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The house was far away from the city in a very distant area.
A) remote
B) scanty
C) corrugated
D) exultation
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The bandage was used to wrap the injured arm completely.
A) garnish
B) swathe
C) scrutinize
D) disheveled
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The evidence was spread everywhere in the room, creating confusion and disorder.
A) disarray
B) tonic
C) vestige
D) hawthorn
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The doctor warned that poor genetic diversity could lead to health problems caused by breeding within a small group.
A) inbreeding
B) pompadour
C) remote
D) elongated
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His hair was styled high above the forehead in a dramatic way.
A) pompadour
B) jonquil
C) garnish
D) swathe
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The patient died earlier than expected because of the illness.
A) prematurely
B) ecstatic
C) scanty
D) remote
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The prisoner decided to give up control of the property.
A) relinquish
B) scrutinize
C) garnish
D) swathe
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The river became longer and stretched across the valley after the flood changed its path.
A) elongated
B) nebulous
C) obstinate
D) vestige
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The report provided only a small amount of information and was not enough.
A) scanty
B) ecstatic
C) corrugated
D) exultation
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