Gatsby Vocab

Feigned

pretended to be affected by (adj.)

marred

impair the appearance of; disfigure (verb)

Contour

an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something (Noun)

Supercilious

behaving or thinking one is superior to others (Adj.)

Deft

quick and skillful in movement (Adj.)

Fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity (Adj.)

Devoid

entirely lacking or free from (Adj.)

intimation

a hint, indirect suggestion (Noun)

strident

loud and harsh; grating (Adj)

permeate

to spread through, penetrate, soak through (Verb)

Innuendo

an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one (Noun)

vacuous

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless (adj.)

Convivial

festive, sociable, having fun together, genial (Adj.)

Apparition

a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance (Noun)

Melodious

of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful. (adj.)

Reputed

according to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged (adj.)

Punctilious

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior (Adj.)

Threadbare

shabby, old and worn (adj.)

Luxuriated

enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight (verb)

Succulent

full of juice; juicy (Adj.)

Denizen

an occupant; inhabitant (Noun)

Tactlessly

being offendingly blunt (Adj.)

Defunct

no longer existing or functioning (Adj.)

Nebulous

cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct (adj.)

Shiftless

lazy, lacking in ambition and energy; inefficient (adj.)

Platonic

spiritual; theoretical (Adj.)

Ineffable

inexpressible (Adj.)

Disquieting

disturbing, causing anxiety (adj)

Portentous

Acting overly serious with intent to impress (Adj.)

Rancor

extreme hatred or ill will (Noun)

Laden

burdened; loaded down (Adj.)

Redolent

fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura (adj.)

Pervading

to spread throughout (feeling) (verb)

Corroborate

to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify (verb)

Cahoots

in partnership; in league with; in conspiracy (noun)

Garrulous

excessively talkative (Adj.)

Forlorn

hopeless (Adj.)

Fortuitous

accidental (Adj.)

Amorphous

shapeless, without definite form; of no particular type or character; without organization, unity, or cohesion (Adj.)

Elocution

art of speaking out or reading effectively in public (Noun)