Roman Gatsby Vocab List One

Complacency

(noun) A calm sense of well being and security; the state of being satisfied

Conscientious

(adjective) To be careful, responsible, and dedicated to doing things correctly and thoroughly

Cynical

(adjective) Having or showing that attitude that people are mostly selfish; believing nobody does things for purely good and honest reasons

Epigram

(noun) A short, clever and often funny or satirical statement or poem

Extemporize

(verb) To speak or perform without any planning or preparation

Imperceptibly

(adjective) too small, quiet, slow, or slight to be noticed by the senses or the mind

Intimation

(noun) An indirect or subtle suggestion, indication or hint

Languid

(adjective) Moving or speaking slowly with very little energy, strength, or spirit

Privy

(adjective) Knowing a secret or private piece of information that other people do not know

Proximity

(noun) The state of being close in space, time or relationship

Reserved

(adjective) Quiet and careful about one’s word or actions

Sedative

(adjective) Tending to calm or moderate nervousness or excitement

Sophisticated

(adjective) Having advanced knowledge of the ways of the world

Supercilious

(adjective) Behaving as if better, smarter, or more important than other people

Turbulence

(noun) A state of confusion, disorder or unrest