Gatsby vocab 1

privy

informed about something secret or not generally known

feign

give a false appearance of

scorn

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

supercilious

having or showing arrogant superiority to

fractiousness

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

compel

force somebody to do something

extemporize

perform or speak without preparation

subdued

in a softened tone

contemptuous

expressing extreme scorn

libel

a false and malicious publication

immoderate

beyond reasonable limits

languid

lacking spirit or liveliness

hauteur

overbearing pride with a superior manner toward inferiors

strident

unpleasantly loud and harsh

deft

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

ravage

a destructive action

garnish

decorate as with parsley or other ornamental foods

permeate

spread or diffuse through

eddy

a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind

vehement

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

staid

characterized by dignity and propriety

vacuous

devoid of intelligence

jovial

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

asunder

into parts or pieces

dissension

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

tumultuous

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

proprietor

someone who owns a business

retribution

a justly-deserved penalty

valor

courage when facing danger