Great Gatsby Vocab

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Feign

(v.) - To pretend or give a false appearance

Reproach

(n./v.) - Disapproval or criticism; to criticize

Privy

(adj.) - Sharing in or knowing private information

Complacent

(adj.) - Excessively satisfied with oneself or one's situation

Supercilious

(adj.) - Behaving as though one is superior to others

Contemptuous

(adj.) - Showing strong disrespect or scorn

Intimation

(n.) - An indirect suggestion or hint

Incredulous

(adj.) - Unwilling or unable to believe something

Pungent

(adj.) - Having a sharply strong smell, taste, or effect

Languidly

(adv.) - In a relaxed, weak, or unenergetic manner

Turbulent

(adj.) - Characterized by disorder, conflict, or instability

Grotesque

(adj.) - Distorted, unnatural, or strangely unpleasant

Effeminate

(adj.) - Having qualities traditionally associated with women rather than men

Transcendent

Going beyond ordinary limits or experience

Affected

Artificial or deliberately designed to impress

Discreet

Careful to avoid attracting attention or revealing private information

Impenetrable

Impossible to enter, see through, or understand

Incessant

Continuing without interruption

Haughtily

In a proudly superior or arrogant manner.

Simultaneously

At the same time

Pastoral

Relating to an idealized rural or country setting

Permeate

To spread throughout or pass through something

Gaudy

Excessively bright, showy, or decorated

Prodigality

Reckless or excessive spending

Erroneous

Incorrect or mistaken

Cordial

Warm and friendly

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or behavior

Malevolence

The desire to cause harm or evil

Vehemently

With intense feeling or force.

Ascertain

To discover or determine with certainty

Provincial

Unsophisticated or limited in outlook

Vacuous

Lacking intelligence, thought, or meaningful content

Impetuous

Acting suddenly without considering the consequences

Subterfuge

Deception used to conceal one's true purpose

Incoherent

Unclear, confused, or difficult to understand