Great Gatsby VOCABULARY Chapter 6
euphemism insidious dilatory turgid ramifications lethargic meretricious
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 1 euphemism euphemism means A. A sad idea replaces a happy one B. A boring term that replaces colorful language. C. A polite term replaces an offensive term. The military uses the euphemism “neutralizing the target,” instead of “killing someone.” We use many euphemisms for eliminating bodily waste, such as “using the ladies’ room” or “water closet.” – noun
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 1 euphemism euphemism means A. A sad idea replaces a happy one B. A boring term that replaces colorful language. C. A polite term replaces an offensive term. The military uses the euphemism “neutralizing the target,” instead of “killing someone.” We use many euphemisms for eliminating bodily waste, such as “using the ladies’ room” or “water closet.” – noun
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 2 dilatory dilatory means A. Wasting time. B. Efficient and punctual C. Harmful and dangerous The dilatory limousine came rolling up the drive. If you forgot your homework, you might use dilatory tactics. If you are always late to appointments without a good excuse, people might accuse you of being dilatory. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 2 dilatory dilatory means A. Wasting time. B. Efficient and punctual C. Harmful and dangerous The dilatory limousine came rolling up the drive. If you forgot your homework, you might use dilatory tactics. If you are always late to appointments without a good excuse, people might accuse you of being dilatory. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 3 ramifications ramifications means A. Successful B. Unintended negative consequence or complication C. horrific When I borrowed my dad’s car without asking, the ramifications were that dad missed an important meeting, his company went under, and he had to sell his car. Many laws and government decisions can have severe ramifications because they would affect people worldwide. – noun
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 3 ramifications ramifications means A. Successful B. Unintended negative consequence or complication C. horrific When I borrowed my dad’s car without asking, the ramifications were that dad missed an important meeting, his company went under, and he had to sell his car. Many laws and government decisions can have severe ramifications because they would affect people worldwide. – noun
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 4 meretricious meretricious means A. Very ugly and unattractive. B. Honest and real. C. Apparently attractive but having no real value. “Fake it until you make it” is advice that encourages you to be meretricious, pretending to be something you aren’t. Someone who flaunts gigantic fake diamond earrings and pretends they are real is meretricious. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 4 meretricious meretricious means A. Very ugly and unattractive. B. Honest and real. C. Apparently attractive but having no real value. “Fake it until you make it” is advice that encourages you to be meretricious, pretending to be something you aren’t. Someone who flaunts gigantic fake diamond earrings and pretends they are real is meretricious. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 5 insidious insidious means A. Slowly and secretly causing harm. B. Providing a sense of hope. C. Harmless and mild. An insidious disease like cancer can lurk in your body without you knowing it. A person may not know right away that they are sick. A person may not realize that an insidious rumor has been spread until after the damage is already done and his or her reputation has been ruined. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 5 insidious insidious means A. Slowly and secretly causing harm. B. Providing a sense of hope. C. Harmless and mild. An insidious disease like cancer can lurk in your body without you knowing it. A person may not know right away that they are sick. A person may not realize that an insidious rumor has been spread until after the damage is already done and his or her reputation has been ruined. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 6 turgid turgid means A. overblown B. simple C. alarming If a famous singer wanted to showcase his incredible vocal range and his love of yodeling in a single song, the result would be turgid. It would be very swollen with notes and styles. A full water balloon that seems ready to pop could be described as turgid. Writers can have a turgid style if they try to use flowery and beautiful language with little thought behind it. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 6 turgid turgid means A. overblown B. simple C. alarming If a famous singer wanted to showcase his incredible vocal range and his love of yodeling in a single song, the result would be turgid. It would be very swollen with notes and styles. A full water balloon that seems ready to pop could be described as turgid. Writers can have a turgid style if they try to use flowery and beautiful language with little thought behind it. – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 7 lethargic lethargic means A. Energetic and full of life B. Sluggish and no energy C. Mysterious and strange Being sleepy or hungry can make anyone lethargic. Schavawn said she felt lethargic during the thunderstorm. “A massive and lethargic woman, who had been urging Daisy to play golf with her tomorrow...” – adj
WORDS IN CONTEXT Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word. 7 lethargic lethargic means A. Energetic and full of life B. Sluggish and no energy C. Mysterious and strange Being sleepy or hungry can make anyone lethargic. Schavawn said she felt lethargic during the thunderstorm. “A massive and lethargic woman, who had been urging Daisy to play golf with her tomorrow...” – adj