gatsby vocab terms 1-2

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obscure

dark, dim; unclear and not readily seen

oculist

eye doctor

contiguous

touching along a boundary or at a point

sumptuous

extremely costly, rich, luxurious or extravagant

sensuously

in a way that is pleasing to the senses

vitality

the quality of being lively, strong and full of energy

interpose

to place between haughtily

countenance

appearance; facial expression

proprietary

owning property

hauteur

arrogance

disdain

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect

strident

loud and harsh

repelled

disgusted

inexhaustible

unable to be used up

deft

skillful and quick in movement

privy

sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private

confidence

a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust

Levity

Lightness of mind, character or behavior, lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness

Mar

To damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful etc

Decencies

Things required for a reasonable standard of life

Elation

Great happiness and euphoria

Teutonic

German

Supercilious

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

Effeminate

Having or showing qualities that are considered more suited to women than to men; not manly

Fractiousness

The tendency to be troublesome or quarrelsome

Conscientious

(of a person) wishing to do what is right

Imperceptible

Impossible to perceive

Contemptuous

Feeling or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Imperative

Crucial

Unobtrusive

Not noticeable or conspicuous

Infinitesimal

Indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute

Extemporize

To speak without preparation; to improvise

Devoid

Not possessing (something) lacking

Coherence

Overall sense or understandability

Sedative

Tending to calm or soothe

Rotogravure

A photomechanical printing process

Peremptory

Leaving no opportunity for refusal or denial (assertive and demanding)