The Great Gatsby Vocab

Laudable

Of an action, idea, or goal deserving praise and commendation

Feign

Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)

Complacent

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

Elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Fortuitous

By chance rather than intention

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something

Strident

Characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound

Gaudy

Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

Permeate

Spread throughout (something); pervade

Levity

A lack of seriousness often at an improper time

Sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

Defunct

No longer existing or functioning

Ingratiate

Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

Erroneous

Wrong; incorrect

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

Corroborate

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

Fluctuate

Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

Rancor

Bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice