The Great Gatsby Vocabulary: Chapters 1-5

Vocabulary terms, parts of speech, and synonyms from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby.

Feign

(V.) Simulate, put on an act.

Supercilious

(Adj.) Egotistic, Stuck up.

Incredulous

(Adj.) Sceptical, doubful.

Reciprocal

(Adj.) Give, take.

Wan

(Adj.) Pale, weak.

Complacent

(Adj.) Unconcerned.

Intimation

Hint

Contiguous

(Adj.) Boarding, adjacent.

Facet

(N.) Characteristic.

Cower

(V.) Shrink, draw back.

Languid

(Adj.) Lathergic, lazy.

Strident

(Adj.) Harsh, greating.

Deft

(Adj.) Agile, expert.

Clad

(Adj.) Robed, clothed.

Permeate

Infiltrate

Innuendo

Insinuation, negative

Vehement

Fierce

Cordial

Welcoming, cheerful

Impetuous

Spontaneous

Vacuous

Air-headed

Corpulent

Obese, overweight

Din

Racket, commotion

Divine retribution

Vengeance

Rajah

Monarch, emperor

Elicit

Trigger, provoke

Valor

Fearless, bold

Somnambulatory

Sleep walk

Denizen

Citizen

Jaunty

Playful, jolly

Rout

Overthrow

Reproach

Blame a person

Serf

Slave

Obstinate

Stubborn

Exult

Cheer, celebrate

Nebulous

Confused