Great Gatsby Vocab

Duplicity

deceitfulness in speech or conduct

Fractious

inclined to make trouble; unruly

Peremptory

leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal

Prodigal

wastefully or recklessly extravagant

Credulity

willingness to believe or trust too readily

Florid

reddish, rosy

Corpulent

large or bulky

Convivial

friendly, agreeable ALSO a large feast

Vinous

resembling, associated with, or fond of wine

Jaunty

crisp and dapper in appearance

Punctilious

paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful

Disconcert

to frustrate; confuse

Olfactory

relating to the sense of smell

Somnambulate

to sleepwalk

Denizen

an occupant; inhabitant

Caravansary

a large inn

Libertine

a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained

Prig

a person regarded as arrogant and annoying

Magnanimous

generous in forgiving

Portent

an indication or omen

Garrulous

excessively talkative

Pasquinade

a satire or lampoon, esp. one posted in a public place

Superfluous

exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess

Ulster

a long, loose, heavy overcoat

Galley

a tray of wood or brass

Supercilious

arrogant, haughty

Disillusion

to disappoint