Great gatsby vocab chapter 3-5

Permeate

To spread through or fill.

Erroneous

Wrong or incorrect.

Vehement

Strongly emotional or intense.

Innuendo

An indirect or subtle hint, often negative or critical.

Impetuous

Acting without thinking; impulsive.

Vacuous

Empty or lacking ideas; mindless.

Provincial

Narrow-minded or unsophisticated.

Convivial

Sociable, cheerful, or festive.

Dissension

Strong disagreement or conflict.

Divergence

Moving or branching off in different directions.

Fluctuate

To change or vary constantly.

Punctilious

Paying close attention to details or proper behavior.

Somnambulate

To walk while asleep.

Juxtaposition

Placing things side by side for comparison or contrast.

Benediction

A blessing or prayer, often at the end of a ceremony.

Facade

The face of a building, especially the main front.

Defunct

No longer working or existing; dead.

Obstinate

Stubborn or unwilling to change.

Vestige

A small trace or hint of something that once existed.

Nebulous

Lacking clear shape or form.