gatsby vocab words

vacuous

adj, having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence

euphemism

noun, an indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

incessant

adj, continuing without pause (of something unpleasant)

interminable

adj, endless

tangible

adj, perceptible by touch

dilatory

adj, slow to act or intending to cause delay

portentous

adj, a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen

tumultuous

adj, making a loud, confused noise; uproarious or disorderly

extemporize

verb, compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

punctilious

adj, coolly and patronizingly haughty

sumptuous

adj, splendid and expensive-looking

homogeneity

noun, the quality or state of being all the same

denizen

noun, an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

meretricious

adj, tastelessly showy and falsely attractive

commensurate

adj, proportional in size, extent, amount, or degree