The Great Gatsby

Complacency

A calm sense of well being and security; the state of being satisfied.

Conscientious

To be careful, responsible, and dedicated to doing things correctly and thoroughly.

Cynical

Having or showing the attitude that people are mostly selfish; believing nobody does things for purely good or honest reasons.

Epigram

A short, clever and often funny or satirical statement or poem.

Extemporize

To speak or perform without planning or preparation.

Imperceptibly

Too small, quiet, slow, or slight to be noticed by the senses or the mind.

Intimation

An indirect or subtle suggestion, indication, or hint.

Languid

Moving or speaking slowly with very little energy, strength or spirit.

Privy

Knowing a secret or private piece of information that other people do not know.

Proximity

The state of being close in space, time, or relationship.

Reserved

Quiet and careful about ones words or actions.

Sedative

Tending to calm or moderate nervousness or excitement.

Sophisticated

Having advanced knowledge of the ways of the world.

Supercilious

Behaving as if better, smarter, or more important than other people.

Turbulence

A state of confusion, disorder, or unrest.