The Great Gatsby Vocabulary (Chapters 1-5)

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions across Chapters 1 through 5 of The Great Gatsby.

Feign

To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend.

Supercilious

Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.

Incredulous

Indicating or showing unbelief.

Reciprocal

Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent.

Wan

Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color.

Complacent

Often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied.

Intimation

Make known subtly and indirectly; hint.

Contiguous

Connecting without a break; uninterrupted.

Facet

Aspect; phase; side.

Cower

To crouch, as in fear or shame.

Languid

Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.

Strident

Having a shrill, irritating quality or character.

Deft

Nimble; skillful; clever.

Clad

Dressed; covered.

Permeate

To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate.

Innuendo

An indirect comment about a person or thing, esp. of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.

Vehement

Strongly emotional; intense or passionate.

Cordial

Courteous and gracious; friendly; warm.

Impetuous

Characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.

Vacuous

Lacking in ideas or intelligence.

Corpulent

Large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat.

Din

A loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor.

Divine retribution

Punishment from a higher being for bad deeds or transgressions.

Rajah

A king or prince in India; a minor chief or dignitary.

Elicit

To draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke.

Valor

Heroic courage; bravery.

Somnambulatory

Related to sleepwalking.

Denizen

An inhabitant; a resident; one that frequents a particular place.

Jaunty

Easy and sprightly in manner or bearing.

Rout

An overwhelming defeat; a disorderly retreat.

Reproach

To find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame.

Serf

A slave; a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.

Obstinate

Inflexible; stubborn; not yielding.

Exult

To show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice; be highly elated or jubilant.

Nebulous

Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.