Abbott Gatsby vocab 2

supercilious

a haughty, arrogant, and disdainful demeanor, implying a person acts superior to others

transcendent

something that goes beyond ordinary limits, surpassing usual experiences or understanding

strident

unpleasantly loud, harsh, grating, or shrill, often describing sounds or arguments that disrupt the atmosphere

ineptly

doing something with incompetence, awkwardness, or a lack of skill

punctilious

extremely meticulous, precise, and obsessed with minute details or social conventions

somnambulist

moving, acting, or walking in a dreamy, unconscious, or sleepwalking manne

ingratiate

to deliberately gain favor, acceptance, or good graces with others, often through flattery or effort

vicariously

experiencing life, emotions, or actions indirectly through another person rather than directly

rancor

deep-seated, bitter resentment, hatred, or malice

corroborated

to confirm, support, or make more certain a statement, theory, or finding with additional evidence

amorphous

without a clearly defined shape, form, or structure

complacency

a self-satisfied, often careless sense of contentment shown by wealthy characters who are oblivious to the consequences of their actions and dangers around them

commensurate

corresponding in size, degree, or extent

bantering

a light, playful, and witty exchange of teasing remarks, representing a sophisticated, sometimes insincere social interaction

vacuous

the shallow, mindless, and empty nature of the party guests and their conversations, characterized by a lack of intelligence or serious thought

presumptuous

behavior that is overstepping bounds, inappropriately bold, or taking liberties, specifically when characters act with unwarranted entitlement or social arrogance

disdain

a deep lack of respect, scorn, or contempt for someone or something viewed as unworthy, inferior, or common

feigned

pretended, simulated, or insincere

levity

a lack of appropriate seriousness, frivolity, or lightness of behavior, often used to mask deeper issues

pungent

a sharply strong, penetrating smell or taste

haughtily

acting in a superior, arrogant, or contemptuous manner, typically showcasing extreme pride

incessant

actions that are continuous, unceasing, or never-ending, often carrying a tone of annoying or overwhelming repetition

disconcerting

something that causes emotional disturbance, unsettling, or throws a character off-balance

luxuriated

to grow profusely, thrive, or indulge in a luxurious way

succulent

tender, juicy, and tasty, often used to describe food that is rich in quality

inviolate

free from injury, violation, desecration, or harm