great gatsby vocab

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

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 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