The Great Gatsby vocab (chs. 5-7)

Innumerable

Too many to count; countless.

Ecstatic

Overwhelmed with joy or excitement.

Reproach

To express disappointment or disapproval toward someone.

Serf

A poor farm worker bound to land owned by a lord; basically a servant in feudal times.

Obstinate

Stubborn; refusing to change one’s mind or behavior.

Exultation

A feeling of great happiness or triumph.

Laudable

Deserving praise or admiration.

Insidious

Something harmful that spreads slowly or secretly; sneaky and dangerous.

Reposing

Placing trust or confidence in someone or something; resting.

Debauch / Debauchery

Extreme indulgence in pleasures

Antecedent

Something that came before; an earlier event or background.

Ingratiate

To try to gain someone’s approval or favor by flattering them.

Lethargic

Sluggish

Elusive

Difficult to find

Lapse

To slip

Affront

An action or remark that causes offense or insult.

Tentative

Uncertain or hesitant; not fully decided or confident.

Tumult

A loud noise; confusing noise

Irreverent

Showing a lack of respect for things that are usually taken seriously.

Vicarious

Experienced through the feelings or actions of another person.

Rancor

Bitter resentment or deep hatred.

Formidable

Inspiring fear