The Great Gatsby - Chapter 1 Vocabulary

English 3A - Mrs. O'Brien (11th gr.)

Marred

blemished by injury or rough wear

Intimate

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

Foul

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

Revelation

an enlightening or astonishing disclosure

Intricate

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

Communicative

able or tending to transmit a message

Privy

informed about something secret or not generally known

Epigram

a witty saying

Incredulously

in a disbelieving manner

Abortive

failing to accomplish an intended result

Prominent

conspicuous in position or importance

Deft

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

Retort

Answer back

Vista

the visual percept of a region

Pungent

strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell

Reproach

a mild rebuke or criticism

Colossal

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

Solemn

dignified and somber in manner or character

Effeminate

lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity

Supercilious

having or showing arrogant superiority