Gatsby vocab

inclined

having a tendency or preference for something; often suggests a leaning towards a particular attitude or action.

reserve

a controlled or restrained manner, often showing a reluctance to share thoughts or feelings.

irrelevant

not connected or related to the matter at hand; extraneous or unimportant in a given context.

desolate

describes a place that is deserted and empty, often evoking feelings of hopelessness or despair.

incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief or skepticism.

proprietor

the owner of a business or property.

ravages

severe damages or destructions, often caused by war or natural disasters.

prodigality

the quality of being wastefully extravagant or lavish in spending.

contemptuous

showing disdain or lack of respect.

vehemently

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; showing strong feeling.

echolalia

the meaningless repetition of another person's speech, often seen in certain developmental disorders.

tumultuous

characterized by disorder or conflict; chaotic.

elicit

to draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone; to evoke.

valor

great courage in the face of danger or difficulty; bravery.

denizen

a resident or inhabitant of a particular place; one who frequents a specific locale.

jaunty

having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident demeanor; stylish or lively in appearance.

rout

a disorderly retreat or defeat; a decisive defeat of an army or group.

suppress

to put an end to; to prevent the development or expression of something

obstinate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

exult

to show or feel triumphant joy; to rejoice greatly

hulking

large, heavy, and threatening in appearance.

nebulous

lacking definite form or limits; vague.

laudable

deserving praise or commendation; admirable.

insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects; treacherous.

repose

a state of rest or tranquility; peace.

antecedent

a thing or event that precedes another; a precursor.

integratiate

to ingratiate oneself means to gain favor or acceptance through flattery or friendliness.

perturb

to disturb or agitate someone emotionally or mentally; to make someone anxious or uneasy.

dilatory

intended to cause delay or procrastination.

desolate

left in a state of emptiness or ruin, often associated with abandonment or destruction.

elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve; often refers to something that evades clear understanding or definition.

insistent

not allowing refusal; demanding attention or action.

tentative

subject to change; not definite or final, often indicating uncertainty or hesitation.

abrupt

sudden and unexpected; often describes a change that happens quickly and without warning.

tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; an uproar or commotion.

portentous

ominous or predicting something significant; often used to describe an event or sign that suggests a serious consequence.

irreverent

showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously; flippant or disrespectful in attitude.

vicarious

experienced through someone else; feeling pleasure or pain through another's experiences.

rancor

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will; deep-seated animosity.

divot

a small piece of turf or grass that has been cut out of the ground, often during golf or other sports.

garrulous

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.

incoherent

not able to be understood; nonsensical or disjointed speech or writing.

conceivable

capable of being imagined or believed; possible.

forlorn

pitifully sad and abandoned; hopeless.

laden

heavily loaded or weighed down; burdened.