vocab great gatsby

supercilious

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

conscientious

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly

complacency

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

contemptuously

in a scornful way that shows disdain

intimation 

the action of making something known, especially in an indirect way

transcendent 

beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience

facet

a particular aspect or feature of something

apathetically

acting with a lack of interest, emotion, enthusiasm, or concern

incessant

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

strident

loud and harsh; grating.

erroneous

wrong; incorrect

vehemently

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

impetuously

reckless, impulsive, and without thought or care

vacuous

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; brainless

provincial

of or concerning a province of a country or empire

tumultuous

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
excited, confused, or disorderly

subterfuges

deceit used in order to achieve one's goal