The Great Gatsby Vocab-Gangi

Feign

to give a false appearance of,to imitate deceptively, or to pretend to have a particular feeling, condition or state

Abortive

failing to achieve its result, unsuccessful, or cut short before completion

Desolate

empty and devoid of life, or filled with sadness, loneliness, and a sense of abandonment

Intimation

a hint, an indirect suggestion, or a vague understanding

Languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion,effort, or energy; slow,relaxed, or listless

Credulity

a willingness or tendency to believe things too readily, especially without proper or sufficient evidence.(gullibility)

Affectation

an assumed or feigned behavior meant to impress others or project a social identity that is not genuine

Labyrinth

a maze

Contingency

a future event, possibility, or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, or an extra plan or provision made to deal with an event

Abyss

a bottomless gulf, pit, or vast emptiness

Presumptuous

going beyond what is proper, right, or courteous—bold

Garrulous

excessively or pointlessly talkative, especially about trivial or unimportant matters.

Amorphous

without a clearly defined shape, form, or structure

superfluous -adj

unnecessary, excessive, or more than what is needed, desired or required

Jaunty

appearing cheerful,lively and self-confident