gatsby vocab 2

Defunct

Adj - no longer operating/functioning

Nebulous

Adj, in the form of a cloud or haze; vague

Insidious

Adj, proceeding in a gradually harmful way; subtly dangerous

Laudable

(Adj) worthy of praise

Obtrusive

Adj, noticeable in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Saunter

Verb, to walk in a slow, relaxed manner

Rancor

Noun, deep bitterness or resentment

Amorphous

Adj, without a clear shape, form or structure

Elocution

Noun, the are of clear and expressive speech

Pander

Verb, to cater to or gratify the desires (often in a negative way)

Sullen

Adj, silently resentful or bad tempered

Commensurate

Adj, equal in measure; corresponding in size or degree

Fortuitous

Adj, happening by chance, often lucky

Vestige

Noun, trace of something that once existed

Obliged

Adjective: grateful verb: required to

Affront

Noun: insult. Verb: to offend or assault

Tumultuous

Adj, noisy, chaotic or disorderly

Presumptuous

Adj, overstepping boundaries boldly

Irreverent

Adj, showing lack of respect

Unscrupulous

Adj, having no moral principles; dishonest

Forlorn

Adj, sad and abandoned, lonely or hopeless

Whim

Noun, a sudden desire or impulse

Laden

Adj, heavily loaded or burdened

Surmise

Verb: to guess or infer without certain evidence. Noun: a guess

Adventitious

Adj, happening by chance

Garrulous

Adj, excessively talkative

Indiscernible

Adj, not able to be clearly seen or understood

Magnanimous

Adj, generous and forgiving

Truculent

Adj, aggressively defiant or hostile