Nelson Gatsby Vocab List 1

Complacency

A calm sense of well-being and security; the state of being satisfied.

Conscientious

To be careful, responsible and dedicated to doing things correctly and thoroughly.

Cynical

Having or showing the attitude that people are mostly selfish; believing nobody does things for purely good or honest reasons.

Epigram

A short, clever and often funny or satirical statement.

Extemporize

To speak or perform without any planning or preparation.

Imperceptibly

Too small, quiet, slow, or slight to be noticed by the senses or the mind.

Intimation

An indirect or subtle suggestion, indication, or hint.

Languid

Moving or speaking slowly with very little energy, strength, or spirit.

Privy

Knowing a secret or private piece of information that other people do not know.

Proximity

The state of being close In space, time, or relationship.

Reserved

Quiet and careful about one’s words or actions.

Sedative

Tending to calm or moderate nervousness or excitement.

Sophisticated

Having advanced knowledge of the ways of the world.

Supercilious

Behaving as if better, smarter, or more important than other people.

Turbulence

A state of confusion, disorder or unrest.