The Great Gatsby Vocab

Gayety

The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.

coherence

The quality of being logical and consistent.

dissimilarity

Difference, Variance.

accentuated

Make more noticeable or prominent.

dukes

A male holding the highest hereditary title in British and certain other peerages.

parcelled

To divide into parts; distribute.

proximity

Near or close to.

extemporizing

To compose something such as music or speech without preparation; improvise.

Conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion.

temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.

Feigned

Simulated or pretended.

ashen

Of the pale gray color of ash.

sumptuous

Extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent.

rakish

Having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

surplus

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.

pastoral

Concerning or appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance.

countenance

A person's face or facial expression.

ghastly

Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre.

innumerable

Too many to be counted.

occurred

Take place.

Stout

Somewhat fat or heavy build.

gypped

To cheat or swindle.

Upholstery

Soft, padded textile covering that is fixed to furniture such as armchairs and sofas.

gaudy

Bright or showy.

Ravages

Cause severe and extensive damage to.

Comprehensible

Capable of being understood or grasped.

Soprano

Referring to a singer with a high voice or a musical part.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Apparition

A ghost or ghostlike image of a person.

crescendo

The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.

fortnight

A period of two weeks.

malevolence

The deliberate intention to cause harm or evil.

eternal

Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.

spectroscopic

The branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.

opal

A gemstone consisting of a form of hydrated silica.

coupé

A car with a fixed roof, two doors, and a sloping rear.

homogeneity

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

agonizingly

In a way that causes extreme physical or mental pain.

amour

A secret or illicit love affair.

Monopolize

To have or control something completely.

Luxuriated

Enjoy oneself in a luxurious way.

cobbled

The area of a roadway paved with cobbles.

bootlegger

A person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally.

armistice

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

disintegrating

Break up into small parts, typically as the result of impact or decay.

Modish

Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.

skepticism

A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

sporadic

Occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances.

gratified

Give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

delicatessen

A store selling foods already prepared or requiring little preparation for serving.

defunct

No longer existing or functioning.

bleared

Make dim; blur.

Flannel

A shirt made from a soft, brushed, or napped fabric.

elongating

Make (something) longer, especially unusually so in relation to its width.

incredulously

In a manner indicating disbelief.

shrubbery

An area planted with shrubs.

Colossal

Extremely large.

gleaming

(Of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.

Nabo

Slang for turnip; dumb.

Exhilarating

Causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness.

sheer

Nothing other than.