The Great Gatsby Vocab

apathetic

Having or showing little to no emotion.

banter

An exchange of playful teasing or empty talking.

complacent

Pleased with oneself, showing no desire to improve or get better.

wistful

Having a vague, regretful longing.

intimation

An indication or hint.

elation

A feeling or state of joy or pride.

fractious

Irritable or quarrelsome.

supercilious

Contemptuous or arrogant.

cower

To crouch in fear or in shame.

incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

innuendo

An indirect intimation about a person or a thing.

levity

A lack of appropriate seriousness.

ascertain

To find out definitely.

languid

Lacking vigor or vitality; slow, relaxed, or weak.

contemptuous

Showing or expressing contempt; scornful.

desolate

Barren or laid waste; empty or lonely.

cynical

Believing that everyone is motivated by self-interest.

erroneous

Containing an error.

gaudy

Excessively showy or bright.

facet

One dimension or aspect of something.