The Great Gatsby Vocab
Vocabulary for the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Terms
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- feigned
- faked
- reproach
- expression of criticism/disapproval
- fractiousness
- a manner that is argumentative or easily disposed to irritation
- desolate
- lifeless
- incredulously
- doubtfully
- devoid
- absent of, lacking
- libel
- written lies intended to cause harm to a subject's reputation
- supercilious
- haughtily disdainful
- languid
- slowly and weakly moving
- strident
- harsh sounding
- innuendo
- derogatory or inappropriate suggestion
- contemptuous
- expressing disdain; scornful
- credulity
- gullibility
- impetuously
- suddenly, impulsively
- florid
- reddish or ruddy complexion; ornately showy
- corpulent
- large or bulky; overweight
- malevolence
- ill will, hatred, malice
- punctilious
- strict in observing formalities
- denizen
- a native resident or someone who visits often
- harrowed
- distressed/worn out
- laudable
- deserving praise, commendable
- meretricious
- alluring by show or flashy or vulgar attractions
- conceits
- fancies, whims
- ineffable
- inexpressible
- turgid
- inflated, overblown, pompous
- ingratiate
- trying to establish oneself in good favors of another
- lethargic
- drowsy, sluggish
- menagerie
- an unusual and varied group of people
- sensuous
- perceived by or affecting the senses
- rancor
- bitter resentment; ill will; hatred or malice
- expostulation
- reasoning; earnest and kindly protest
- colossal
- huge, of great importance
- benediction
- a blessing, especially as part of a religious service
- forlorn
- desolate, dreary, lonely, sad
- strata
- sing; when plural a level or class of people