great gatsby ch 1-3

compulsion

an intense, irresistible urge to perform a specific behavior or mental act. Synonyms urge, impulse

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Synonyms negative, pessimistic

incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something skeptical. Synonyms doubtful, suspicious

languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort slow and relaxed. Synonyms slow, sluggish

scorn

a feeling or expression of contempt or disdain. Synonyms hatred, disgust

wistful

longingly yearning for something that may never be attained. Synonyms longing, yearning

ambiguous

unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made. Synonyms unclear, obscure

apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Synonyms indifferent, unemotional

vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy. Synonyms energetic, strong

dissension

disagreement that leads to discord or conflict. Synonyms disagreement, dispute

gaudy

extravagantly bright or showy, typically tasteless. Synonyms flashy, tasteless

impetuous

acting quickly without thought or care impulsive. Synonyms impulsive, unplanned

innuendo

an indirect or subtle reference, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. Synonyms implication, insinuation

permeate

to spread or flow throughout something to saturate. Synonyms fill, penetrate

revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. Synonyms declaration, announcement

tumultuous

marked by disturbance, noise, or confusion. Synonyms loud, thundering