The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Study

A collection of vocabulary words and their definitions from 'The Great Gatsby' for study and review.

supercilious

Having or showing arrogant superiority.

interpose

To step in between; intervene.

provincial

Having unsophisticated manners or viewpoints; narrow-minded.

languid

Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; sluggish.

innuendo

An indirect suggestion, or reference especially of derogatory nature.

erroneous

Wrong; incorrect.

vehement

Strongly emotional; intense; passionate.

din

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

sporadic

Occurring irregularly; occasional.

jaunty

Lively and confident in manner.

obstinate

Inflexible; stubborn; unyielding.

nebulous

Vague; hazy; indistinct; confused.

laudable

Praiseworthy.

elusive

Difficult to express, define, or achieve.

vicarious

Experiencing through another; serving as a substitute.

garrulous

Excessively talkative (especially on trivial matters).

laden

Burdened; loaded down.

surmise

To think of or infer without certain evidence; to guess or infer.

superfluous

Unnecessary; needless; having more than is sufficient.

elocution

A person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public.