great gatsby vocab

Privy

Privy

(followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known

Feign

make believe with the intent to deceive

Levity

a manner lacking seriousness

Riotous

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

Solemn

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

Epigram

a witty saying

Reproach

express criticism towards

Supercilious

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Fractious

easily irritated or annoyed

Reciprocal

concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return

Unobtrusive

 not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

Complacency

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

Extemporize

perform without preparation

Subdued

restrained in style or quality

Sedative

tending to soothe or tranquilize

Contemptuous

expressing extreme contempt

Libel

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

Peremptory

putting an end to all debate or action

Bellows

a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument

Intimation

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

Transcendent

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

Languid

lacking spirit or liveliness

Hauteur

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

Incredulously

in an incredulous manner

Proprietary

protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights