gatsby vocab

supercilious

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one

views as unworthy.

incredulous

indicating or showing unbelief.

intimation

make known subtly and indirectly; hint.

contiguous

connecting without a break; uninterrupted.

apathetic

not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive.

languid

lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.

strident

having a shrill, irritating quality or character.

permeate

to pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to

be diffused through; pervade; saturate.

erroneous

containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong.

vehement

strongly emotional; intense or passionate.

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.

denizen

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

rout

an overwhelming defeat.

reproach

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

obstinate

inflexible; stubborn; not yielding.

nebulous

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.