1. Vocabulary The Great Gatsby Cycle 2 English II

2. Cycle 2 Timeline Day 1 (Monday Jan 10, 2011) You will receive 10 new words from The Great Gatsby Homework will be assigned and will be due Thursday Day 2 (Wednesday Jan 12, 2011) You will have a review session in class Continue to study and work on homework Day 3 (Thursday Jan 13, 2011) You will have a quiz Homework will be collected and/or checked

3. Vocabulary Cycle 2- obscure: (adj) not clear, ambiguous, hard to perceive; (v) to conceal or to conceal by confusing The obscure intentions of the fox made him a dangerous predator. Magicians obscure the simplicity of their acts with lots of hand movements. Saunter: (v) to walk with a leisurely pace; (n) a leisurely walk or stroll The deer saunter through the snowy woods during the off hunting season. The cat’s saunter on the fence drove the dogs in the yard into a frenzy.

4. Sumptuous: (adj) luxuriously fine or large; lavish The Trump Towers are a franchise of sumptuous hotels owned by the millionaire. Proprietor: (n) the owner of a business establishment Jay-Z is the proprietor of the 40/40 club in New York City.

5. Rapture: (n) ecstatic joy or delight; The preacher spoke with such rapture that it caused his entire congregation to explode into applause and singing. Haughtily: (adverb) to do something snobbishly or arrogantly The MVP haughtily spoke about how he carried his team to victory.

6. Countenance: (n) the face or appearance/expression of the face; (v) to permit, approve, or tolerate The countenance of the mom was enough to let her son know she was disappointed. Ms.T does not countenance swearing in her classroom. Incessant: (adj) continuing without interruption The car alarm was an incessant noise until the owner turned it off.

7. Languid: (adj) lacking in spirit or interest The children carried out their punishment with languid speed. Inexhaustible: (adj) incapable of being depleted The inexhaustible runner won 3 marathons in a month, setting a world record.

8. Quick Reminders Make sure you copied EVERYTHING down correctly! It is YOUR responsibility to keep up with your homework and study these words Spelling counts on the quiz! Good Luck