Ch 8 amp 9 Inexplicable It was inexplicable when the shy child stood up and started singing It was inexplicable how he fell off the roof and didnt hurt himself Inexplicable Definition adj ID: 783798
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Slide1
The Great Gatsby Vocabulary
Ch.
8 & 9
Slide2Inexplicable
It was
inexplicable
when the shy child stood up and started singing.It was inexplicable how he fell off the roof and didn’t hurt himself.
Slide3Inexplicable
Definition – (adj.)
unable to be explained or accounted
for.Synonyms – unaccountable; unexplainable; incomprehensible
Slide4Pretense
A lot of adults pretend to be children but really join chat rooms under false
pretense
.Because Frank stutters, he makes no pretense of being a wonderful speaker.
Slide5Pretense
Definition –
(n.
) an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.Synonyms – make-believe; putting on an act; acting
Slide6Corroborate
The defense attorney could not find anyone to
corroborate
his client’s alibi.I prayed my friend would corroborate the lie I told my parents!
Slide7Corroborate
Definition –
(v)
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).Synonyms – confirm; verify; endorse
Slide8Ecstatic
She was
ecstatic
when she learned she won the election.The students were ecstatic when they found out school was closed.
Slide9Ecstatic
Definition –
(adj.)
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.Synonyms – elated; overjoyed; blissful
Slide10Tactful
Jan was
tactful
in telling her boss his breath smelled badJuan is not tactful and always offends people.
Slide11Tactful
Definition –
(adj.
) having the ability to do or say things without offending or upsetting other people.Synonyms – diplomatic; considerate; thoughtful
Slide12Exasperated
Jim’s mother became exasperated when he dropped out of school.
Raider
fans became exasperated and lost interest after another losing season.
Slide13Exasperated
Definition – (adj.)
irritated or annoyed to a high degree
Synonyms – annoyed; irritated; provoked
Slide14Garrulous
Because Jake is
garrulous
, asking him to keep a secret is impossible.The garrulous man held up the line
as he rambled on
about
his pet squirrel
.
Slide15Garrulous
Definition – (
adj.
) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Synonyms – talkative; loquacious; voluble
Slide16Ch. 9
Slide17Superfluous
I
t is
superfluous to have 20 pairs of shoes when you only wear the same 5 pairs.Sandy had a superfluous amount of candy, so she shared the rest with her friends.
Slide18Superfluous
Definition –
(
adj) unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Synonyms – unneeded; redundant; excess
Slide19Reverent
He was a '
Reverent
' man in the presence of royalty, showing great respect.You should be reverent if you ever meet the president.
Slide20Reverent
Definition – (
adj.)
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. Synonyms – respectful; reverential; admiring
Slide21Complacent
Although Chuck wanted an 'A' in the class, he was
complacent
with a 'B'.After they won their first game, they became complacent and stopped trying.
Slide22Complacent
Definition – (adj.)
s
atisfied with how things are and not wanting to change themSynonyms – confident; satisfied; pleased
Slide23Recede
If you look
at Mr. Abdul’s
hair, you can see where his hairline has started to recede.The animals will recede further into the forest as developers continue to cut down trees.
Slide24Recede
Definition –
(v.)
go or move back or further away from a previous position.Synonyms – retreat; go back; withdraw