The Great Gatsby Chapters 8-9 Vocab

dejection

a state of melancholy depression

indiscernible

difficult or impossible to perceive

stratum

a group of people sharing similar wealth and status

redolent

serving to bring to mind

amorphous

having no definite form or distinct shape

adventitious

associated by chance and not an integral part

circumstantial

suggesting that something is true without proving it

surmise

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

solidarity

a union of interests or purposes among members of a group

defer

hold back to a later time

reverent

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

elocution

an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice

transitory

lasting a very short time

aesthetic

characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste

commensurate

corresponding in size or degree or extent