great gatsby vocab

vacuous

empty

olfactory

relating to the sense of smell

permeate

spread through

scrutinize

to look at sth very carefully

punctilious

adj ( very carefull about rules and details )

bantering

joking or teasing in a friendly way

crescendo

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity

nebulous

unclear

succulent

juicy and tasty

corroborate

to confirm or support something with evidence.

corrugated

means shaped into ridges or folds.

corpulent

overweight

convivial

friendly , lively , fun

innuendo

indirect hit ( usually negative )

sporadic

happening occasionally or irregularly

Infinitesimal

extremely small

supercilious

acting arrogant

urbane

polite , confident and stylish

strident

loud and harsh

probity

honesty

subterfuge

a trick or lie used to hide something or avoid trouble.

defunct

no longer existing or working.

jaunty

lively , cheerful

effeminate

having qualities more often associated with women (usually used for men).

contiguous

touching or next to each other

denizen

regular visitor of a place.

interpose

to place or insert between things or interrupt.

incredulity

disbelief or doubt

deft

quick

elude

escape or avoid something

pungent

having a strong, sharp smell or taste

levity

lightness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

peremptory

commanding and not allowing refusal.

retribution

punishment

complacency

being too satisfied and not seeing a need to improve.

benediction

a blessing or kind words, often at the end of a ceremony

poignant

deeply touching or emotional

sumptuous

rich, luxurious, or expensive-looking

vestige

a small remaining part of something that once existed.

gaudy

too bright

erroneous

wrong or incorrect

implore

beg seriously or desperately.

languid

slow, weak, or without energy

libel

a false written statement that harms someone’s reputation.

Example: He sued the newspaper for libel.

asunder

into pieces or apart.

saunter

to walk in a slow, relaxed way.

Example: He sauntered down the street, enjoying the sun.

constrained

means forced or restricted.

Example: She felt constrained by the strict rules.

fervent

showing strong feelings or passion Example: He gave a fervent speech about freedom.

fervent

very passionate or intense.

Example: She’s a fervent supporter of the team.

feign

to pretend or fake.

Example: He feigned sleep to avoid talking.

desolate

empty, lonely, or hopeless.

Example: The town looked desolate after the storm.