The Great Gatsby Chapter 1 Vocabulary

This assignment is about more than the finding and memorizing the definitions of words. It is about experiencing the complexity of language. It is about the multiple meanings and forms of a single word. It is about synonyms and connotations. It is meant to teach you a writing technique enhances your vocabulary by using a thesaurus skillfully and successfully. If you do this activity yourself, you will discover a world of words that cannot be defined by a dictionary. All you need to do is follow the directions, check out the plethora of examples, and complete the chart by cutting and pasting from Microsoft Word.

  1. Find the indicated number of DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS for each WORD in COLUMN 1
  2. Use MICROSOFT WORD first, then, if you need more help, go to THESAURUS.COM and/or DICTIONARY.COM
  3. I think the computer will serve you best because you can simply COPY AND PASTE the DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS in COLUMN 2 (SKIP THIS DEFINITION is according to my Microsoft Word program; I guess we will find out if they are the same)
  4. The PART OF SPEECH is already done for you in COLUMN 3
  5. In COLUMN 4, record ALL the DIFFERENT FORMS of the word and the PART OF SPEECH each form represents
  6. In COLUMN 5, find and record the indicated number of UNKNOWN SYNONYNMS FOR EACH ORIGINAL WORD FROM COLUMN 1. You get to choose which ones, so look for INTERESTING, “COOL” SYNONYMS. Okay? You click on the ORIGINAL WORD in COLUMN 1, and from that list, you select the stated number of SYNONYMS that you DO NOT KNOW, or that you BARELY KNOW, or that you just find “COOL” AND INTERESTING.
  7. Then, in COLUMN 6, find and record a WELL-KNOWN SYNONYM to define each NEW AND UNKNOWN SYNONYM IN COLUMN 5 So, you click on the NEW AND UNKNOWN SYNONYM IN COLUMN 5, and from THAT LIST OF SYNONYMS, you select ANOTHER SYNONYNM that you DO KNOW and UNDERSTAND. Okay? The idea is that you need to have a synonym you do understand now to define the synonym that you don’t understand (yet). THIS IS IMPORTANT, so, PLEASE, if you have any questions or just don’t “get it,” call or text 714-350-6625 okay?!
  8. Finally, in COLUMN 7, determine the CONNOTATION of the ORIGINAL WORD from COLUMN 1

REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN!

The Great Gatsby Chapter One Vocabulary

Column 1 / Column 2 / Column 3 / Column 4 / Column 5 / Column 6 / Column 7
WORD / DEFINITION(S): The number of definitions required for each word is indicated with each box below. Do not bother with the numbers reading SKIP / PART
OF
SPEECH / DIFFERENT FORMS
And
PARTS OF SPEECH / UNKNOWN
INTERESTING, “COOL” SYNONYMS
(If it’s not the same part of speech as original word, then label part of speech, like #’s 4 and 6!) / WELL-KNOWN SYNONYMPER COOL, INTERESTING SYNONYM
(If it’s not the same Part of speech as original word, then label part of speech, like #’s 4and 6!) / CONNO-
TATION:Positive;
Negative;
Both;
Neutral
  1. Privy to
/
  1. sharing knowledge of something secret or private
  2. done or spoken secretly or privately
/ Adjective / NONE / NONE / NONE
  1. Unsought
/ Adjective
  1. Feign
/
  1. to make a show or pretense of something
  2. to make up or fabricate something
/ Verb / NONE /
  1. Simulate
/
  1. fake

  1. Revelation
/
  1. information that is newly disclosed, especially surprising, or valuable
  2. the revealing of something previously hidden or secret
/ Noun / Revelational –adj
Revelatory - adj /
  1. Disclosure
  2. Exposure
/
  1. confession
  2. revealing
/ Both
Neutral
  1. Plagiaristic
/
  1. Copied and claimed to be original; the same as another person's thought, feeling, idea, or written work.
/ Adjective
  1. Marred
/ Verb /
  1. Blemished
  2. Flawed
/
  1. Stained; discolored
  2. Faulty; damaged

  1. Suppression
/
  1. SKIP
  2. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Repression
  2. Censorship
  3. Inhibition

  1. Decencies
/
  1. the commonly accepted standards of good behavior
/ Noun /
  1. Decorum
  2. Affability
  3. Civility
/
  1. good manners
  2. sociability; friendliness

  1. Exempt
/
  1. freed from or not subject to something such as a duty, tax, or military service that is required of others
/ Adjective / Exemptible - adj
  1. Scorn
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Contempt
  2. Disdain
  3. Derision

  1. Temperament
/
  1. a prevailing or dominant quality of mind that characterizes somebody
  2. excessive moodiness, irritability, or sensitivity
  3. SKIP
  4. SKIP
/ Noun / Temperamental -adj /
  1. Disposition
  2. Nature

  1. Abortive
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adjective /
  1. Futile
  2. Bungled
  3. Fruitless

  1. Short-winded
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adjective /
  1. Ephemeral
  2. Transitory
  3. Fleeting
/
  1. Brief
  2. Short-lived; Passing
  3. Momentary; Passing

  1. Elations
/
  1. a feeling of great happiness and excitement
/ Noun /
  1. Jubilation
  2. Exultation
/
  1. joy
  2. delight; excitement
/ Pos +
  1. Prominent
/
  1. distinguished, eminent, or well-known
  2. noticeable or conspicuous
  3. SKIP
/ Adjective / prom·i·nent·ly – adv.
  1. Teutonic
/
  1. describes attributes stereotypically associated with German-speaking cultures or people
/ Noun / Teu·ton·i·cal·ly – adv. / NONE / NONE
  1. Conferred
/
  1. to talk with somebody
in order to compare opinions or make a decision / Verb /
  1. Bestow
  2. Consult

  1. Epigram
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Axiom
  2. Quip

  1. Perpetual
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adjective
  1. Arresting
/ Adjective
  1. Phenomenon
/
  1. SKIP
  2. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Marvel
  2. Singularity
  3. Occurrence

  1. Sinister
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adjective /
  1. Menacing
  2. Ominous
  3. Baleful

  1. Eyesore
/ Noun /
  1. Blemish
  2. Monstrosity

  1. Proximity
/ Noun /
  1. Immediacy
  2. Propinquity

  1. Consoling
/
  1. providing a source of comfort to somebody who is distressed or disappointed
/ Adjective /
  1. Heartening
  2. Reassuring
  3. Elevating

  1. Anticlimax
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Setback
  2. Descent
  3. Letdown

  1. Reproach
/
  1. criticism or disapproval
  2. something that reflects badly on somebody who has failed to improve or deal with it
  3. shame or disgrace that somebody or something incurs
/ Noun!!! /
  1. Reprimand
  2. Reproof
  3. Rebuke
  4. Censure

  1. Turbulence
/
  1. a state of confusion characterized by unpredictability and uncontrolled change
/ Noun
  1. Supercilious
/ Adjective
  1. Effeminate
/ Adjective
  1. Swank
/
  1. the quality of being very chic or smart in style or appearance
/ Noun /
  1. Chic
  2. Modishness
/
  1. Fashionable
  2. Stylishness

  1. Gruff
/
  1. abrupt, angry, or impatient in manner or speech
  2. harsh-sounding or throaty
/ Adjective / Gruffly – adv
Gruffness - noun /
  1. Crotchety
  2. Brusque

  1. Fractiousness
/
  1. irritability and a likeliness to complain or misbehave
/ Noun /
  1. Peevishness
  2. Spitefulness
  3. Malice
/
  1. Irritability
  2. Unkindness
  3. Hatred

  1. Contempt
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun
  1. Defiant
/
  1. deliberately and openly disobedient
  2. tending to confront and challenge
/ Adjective / de·fi·ant·ly - adv
  1. Wistfulness
/ Noun
  1. Buoyed
/
  1. Held up; kept from falling or sinking
/ Verb
  1. Divan
/
  1. SKIP
  2. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Settee
  2. Chaise lounge
  3. Davenport

  1. Conscientious
/ Adjective
  1. Murmur
/
  1. SKIP
  2. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Undertone
/
  1. Whisper

  1. Imperceptibly
/ Adverb
  1. Stunned
/
  1. Shocking or amazing
  2. Overwhelming surprise

  1. Gay
/
  1. full of light-heartedness and merriment
  2. having a carefree spirit
/ Adjective /
  1. jovial
  2. ebullient

  1. Ecstatically
/ Adverb
  1. Desolate
/ Adjective
  1. Deft
/ Adjective
  1. Incredulously
/ Adverb
  1. Accentuated
/
  1. to make a feature of something more noticeable
/ Adjective
  1. Reciprocal
/
  1. given or shown by each of two sides or people to the other
  2. given or done in return for something else
/ Adjective /
  1. reciprocated
  2. Mutual

  1. Wan
/ Adjective
  1. Discontented
/
  1. feeling mildly unhappy and dissatisfied
/ Adjective /
  1. Disgruntled
  2. Malcontent
/
  1. irritated
  2. grouchy

  1. Imperatively
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adverb /
  1. Imperiously
  2. Haughtily

  1. Compelled
/ Verb
  1. Languidly
/ Adverb
  1. Bantering
/
  1. lighthearted teasing
  2. amusingly joking
/ Adjective /
  1. Jousting
  2. Mocking

  1. Claret
/
  1. red wine from the Bordeaux area of southwestern France
/ Noun / NONE / NONE / NONE
  1. Profound
/
  1. showing great perception, understanding, or knowledge
  2. extending to or situated at a great depth
/ Adjective / pro·found·ly – adv
pro·found·ness - noun
  1. Infinitesimal
/
  1. SKIP
/ Adjective
  1. Nordics
/
  1. tall, blond, fair-skinned, and blue-eyed
/ Noun / NONE / NONE / NONE
  1. Complacency
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun
  1. Devoid
/ Verb
  1. Affectation
/
  1. unnatural behavior that is often meant to impress others
  2. an appearance or manner assumed as a show or pretense, often to impress others
/ Noun
  1. Subdued
/ Adjective
  1. Impassioned
/
  1. expressing or revealing strong feelings
/ Adjective
  1. Coherence
/ Noun
  1. Skepticism
/
  1. an attitude marked by a tendency to doubt what others accept to be true
/ Noun
  1. Corroborated
/ Verb
  1. Libel
/
  1. SKIP
/ Noun /
  1. Vilification
  2. Slander
  3. Defamation

  1. Peremptory
/ Adjective