AP Quiz Passage 1 The Great Gatsby
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Questions and Answers
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Acute
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Sharp
- B.
Cocky
- C.
Foul smell
- D.
To swell
Correct Answer
A. SharpExplanation
The word "acute" is synonymous with "sharp." It implies a keen or sharp sense, often used to describe a person's intelligence or perception. In this context, "acute" suggests a high level of sharpness or intensity. The other options, such as "cocky," "foul smell," and "to swell," do not convey the same meaning as "sharp" and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Savours
- A.
Cynical
- B.
Rough around the edges
- C.
To taste or enjoy completely
- D.
Turbulent
Correct Answer
C. To taste or enjoy completelyExplanation
The word "savours" means to taste or enjoy completely. This is the correct answer because it matches the definition given in the question. The other options - cynical, rough around the edges, and turbulent - do not have the same meaning as "savours".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Reproach
- A.
Discredit
- B.
Disapproval
- C.
Disgrace
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The word "reproach" means expressing disapproval or disappointment towards someone's actions. "Discredit" refers to damaging someone's reputation or causing them to lose credibility. "Disapproval" means having a negative opinion or judgment about something. "Disgrace" refers to a state of shame or loss of respect. All of these options convey a sense of criticism, judgment, or loss of reputation, making them synonymous with "reproach." Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Full of wishful yearning or longing, often with sadness
- A.
Pungent
- B.
Wistfully
- C.
Scarcely
- D.
Leverage
Correct Answer
B. WistfullyExplanation
Wistfully means to have a feeling of longing or yearning, often accompanied by sadness. It implies a sense of dreaming or wishing for something that may not be attainable. This word captures the emotion of yearning and the bittersweetness that often accompanies it.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Cocky; having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those views
- A.
Gruff
- B.
Deft
- C.
Supercilious
- D.
Ballooned
Correct Answer
C. SuperciliousExplanation
Supercilious means having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those viewed as inferior. This word accurately describes the behavior of someone who is cocky, as they display an attitude of superiority and look down upon others. "Gruff" means rough or abrupt in manner, which is not synonymous with cocky. "Deft" means skillful or proficient, which does not convey arrogance. "Ballooned" means to expand or swell, which is unrelated to the given definition. Therefore, "supercilious" is the correct answer that aligns with the meaning of "cocky".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell
- A.
Momentum
- B.
Pungent
- C.
Vista
- D.
Acute
Correct Answer
B. PungentExplanation
Pungent means having a strong, sharp, or intense smell or taste. It is a word that describes something that can sharply affect the organs of taste or smell. Therefore, pungent is the correct answer because it directly relates to the given definition.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine
- A.
Acute
- B.
Compulsion
- C.
Effeminate
- D.
Reproach
Correct Answer
C. EffeminateExplanation
The word "effeminate" means having traits, tastes, or habits that are traditionally associated with femininity. It refers to someone, typically a man, who displays characteristics that are considered more feminine than masculine. This word is often used to describe men who are perceived as being delicate, sensitive, or not conforming to traditional gender norms.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The following word(s) are definitions for scarcely...
- A.
Barley
- B.
Hardly
- C.
Seldom
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The word "scarcely" is synonymous with "hardly," "seldom," and "barley." It means that something is done or happens in a very limited or infrequent manner. Therefore, all of the given options accurately define the word "scarcely."Rate this question:
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- 9.
A synonym for gruff is
- A.
Rough
- B.
Happy
- C.
Scorned
- D.
Skeptical
Correct Answer
A. RoughExplanation
The word "gruff" describes someone who is abrupt or curt in manner, often speaking in a harsh or rough tone. Therefore, the synonym for "gruff" would be "rough," as both words convey a similar idea of being harsh or abrasive in behavior or speech.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The action of a lever; power
- A.
Fractiousness
- B.
Deft
- C.
Leverage
- D.
Ballooned
Correct Answer
C. LeverageExplanation
Leverage refers to the action of a lever, which is a simple machine that amplifies force. It allows a small amount of force to move a larger load. In a figurative sense, leverage can also refer to power or influence that someone has to achieve a desired outcome. The word "leverage" is the best fit for the given question because it directly relates to the action of a lever and the concept of power.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Ballooned
- A.
Vista
- B.
To swell
- C.
Irrecoverable
- D.
To float or rise
Correct Answer
B. To swellExplanation
The word "ballooned" means to swell. This suggests that something has expanded or increased in size, similar to how a balloon inflates. "To swell" is the closest definition to "ballooned" among the given options.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Vista
- A.
A taste or smell
- B.
A distant view through or along an avenue
- C.
Sharp
- D.
Intense
Correct Answer
B. A distant view through or along an avenueExplanation
The word "vista" refers to a distant view through or along an avenue. It does not mean a taste or smell, sharp, or intense. Therefore, the correct answer is "a distant view through or along an avenue".Rate this question:
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- 13.
Fractiousness
- A.
Vain
- B.
Quarrelsome; irritable; tending to be troublesome
- C.
To reply; to use
- D.
Skeptical; unsure
Correct Answer
B. Quarrelsome; irritable; tending to be troublesomeExplanation
The word "fractiousness" refers to someone who is quarrelsome, irritable, and tends to be troublesome. This means that the person is prone to getting into arguments, easily annoyed, and causes difficulties or problems.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Momentum
- A.
The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
- B.
Sharply affecting the organs by taste or smell
- C.
To reply
- D.
Skeptical; disbelieving
Correct Answer
A. The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocityExplanation
The correct answer is the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. This definition aligns with the concept of momentum, which refers to the amount of motion an object has based on its mass and how fast it is moving. The greater the mass and velocity of an object, the greater its momentum. This understanding of momentum is widely accepted in physics and is used to describe the behavior of objects in motion.Rate this question:
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A mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events; a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
- A.
Mar
- B.
Pungent
- C.
Vista
- D.
Wistful
Correct Answer
C. VistaExplanation
A vista refers to a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events. It can also describe a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which one do you like?
- A.
An object of scorn or contempt
- B.
To damage, ruin, deface
- C.
A strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act
- D.
Not able to be recovered, regained, or remedied
Correct Answer
D. Not able to be recovered, regained, or remediedExplanation
The correct answer "not able to be recovered, regained, or remedied" is the best choice because it accurately describes something that cannot be restored or fixed. The other options, such as "an object of scorn or contempt," "to damage, ruin, deface," and "a strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act," do not align with the given question and are not relevant to the concept of being unable to be recovered or remedied.Rate this question:
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