Vocab "The Great Gatsby"
vocab for the great gatsby test on 2/15
Terms
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- Feigned
- Faked
- Reproach
- expression of disapproval
- Fractiousness
- a manner that is argumentative
- Desolate
- Lifeless
- Incredulously
- Doubtfully
- Devoid
- Absent of
- Libel
- Written lies to ruin a person's reputation
- Supercilious
- Disdainful
- Languid
- Moving slowly
- Strident
- Harsh Sounding
- Innuendo
- Inappropriate suggestion
- Contemptuous
- Scornful
- Credulity
- Gullible
- Impetuously
- Suddenly, impulsively
- Florid
- Reddish or ruddy complexion; "showy"
- Corpulent
- Large or bulky; overweight
- Malevolence
- Hatred
- Punctilious
- Strict in observing formalities
- Denizen
- A native resident or someone who visits often
- Harrowed
- Distressed/worn out
- Laudable
- Deserving praise
- Meretricious
- Vulgar attractions
- Conceits
- Fancies, whims
- Ineffable
- Inexpressible
- Turgid
- Inflated
- Ingratiate
- Establishing oneself in the good favors of another
- Lethargic
- Drowsy, sluggish
- Menagerie
- An unusual group of people
- Sensuous
- Perceived by or affecting the senses
- Rancor
- Bitter resentment
- Expostulation
- Reasoning
- Colossal
- Huge; greatly important
- Benediction
- A blessing
- Forlorn
- Dreary, lonely, sad
- Strata
- A level or class of people