Movie- The Great Gatsby

Quiz- The Great Gatsby

 

Vocabulary

1. enlargement n. [ɪnˋlɑrdʒmənt]

  Definition: the process of making something larger, or an increase in size that is the result of it

  Example: If you like the picture I can send you an enlargement of it.

 

2. languid adj. [ˋlæŋgwɪd]

  Definition: weak or sick

  Example: The illness made him feel languid.

 

3. chiffon n. [ʃɪˋfɑn]

  Definition: very thin transparent cloth made from silk

  Example: Chiffon is a kind of thin, almost transparent fabric.

 

4. assertion n. [əˋsɝʃən]

  Definition: a definite statement or claim that something is true

  Example: We do not believe his assertion that he is innocent.

 

5. strident adj. [ˋstraɪdnt] 

  Definition: a strident voice or sound is loud and unpleasant

  Example: People are put off by her strident voice.

 

6. elude v. [ɪˋlud] 

  Definition: to manage to escape or hide from someone or something

  Example: The fox succeeded in eluding the hunters.

 

7. secrecy n. [ˋsikrəsɪ]

  Definition: a situation in which you keep something secret, or the process of keeping something secret

  Example: The operation was being conducted in secrecy.

 

8. casual adj. [ˋkæʒʊəl]

  Definition: not involving strong feelings or emotions

  Example: He tried to appear casual.

 

9. inexhaustible adj. [͵ɪnɪgˋzɔstəb!] 

  Definition: never completely used up, and therefore always available

  Example: The people living beside the river have an inexhaustible supply of water.

 

10. collar n. [ˋkɑlɚ] 

   Definition: the part of a coat, shirt, or dress that goes around your neck

   Example: I seized him by the collar.

 

11. wreath n. [riθ] 

   Definition: a circle of flowers or leaves that you put on a grave to show you are remembering the dead people

   Example: A group of students placed a wreath at the tomb of the national hero.

 

12. fist n. [fɪst] 

   Definition: your hand when your fingers are closed tightly

   Example: Amy hit him with her fist.

 

13. clench v. [klɛntʃ]

   Definition: to hold something very firmly, especially because you are frightened, worried, or angry

   Example: The boy clenched his fists in anger.

 

14. lather n. [ˋlæðɚ]

   Definition: the white mass of bubbles produced when you mix soap and water

   Example: This detergent lathers easily.

 

15. faint adj. [fent]

   Definition: a faint hope or possibility is very slight

   Example: I haven’t the faintest idea what you’re talking about.

 

16. deft adj. [dɛft] 

   Definition: deft movements are made quickly and with skill

   Example: She was knitting with deft fingers.

 

17. doze v. [doz] 

   Definition: to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

   Example: He dozed away the afternoon.

 

18. daze n. [ˋdez]

   Definition: unable to think clearly or understand what is happening because you are surprised, upset, tired, or have been hit on the head

   Example: He had been in a daze all the way to New York.

 

19. tapestry n. [ˋtæpɪstrɪ] 

   Definition: a thick heavy cloth that has pictures or patterns woven into it

   Example: The walls of the banqueting hall were hung with tapestries.

 

20. chandelier n. [͵ʃænd!ˋɪr] 

   Definition: a large light that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding electric lights or candles

   Example: There was a chandelier hung from a ceiling.

 

21. portfolio n. [portˋfolɪ͵o] 

   Definition: a large flat case for carrying large pieces of paper

   Example: He put all his paintings in the portfolio.

 

22. champagne n. [ʃæmˋpen] 

   Definition: a type of French wine that people often drink to celebrate special occasions

   Example: The champagne cork popped when he pulled it out.

 

23. aquaplane n. [ˋækwə͵plen] 

   Definition: a board on which you stand while a fast boat pulls you across the surface

   Example: His hobby is collecting aquaplanes.

 

24. cataract n. [ˋkætə͵rækt]

   Definition: a large waterfall

   Example: Cataracts of rain flooded the street.

 

25. foam n. [fom]

   Definition: a lot of bubbles that stick together on the surface of a liquid and usually look white

   Example: The surface of the water is full of foam.