Gatsby Ch. 1-3 Flashcards
feigned
fictitious; not genuine or real
solemn
somber, gloomy; marked by grave sedateness and earnest sobriety
perpetual
continuing forever; everlasting
reproach
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
fractious
tending to be troublesome; unruly, irritable
conscientious
meticulous, careful
deft
characterized by facility and skill
contemptuous
manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval
peremptorily
putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; expressive of urgency or command
extemporaneous
composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment; impromptu
sensibilities
awareness of and responsiveness toward something; ability to receive sensations
indeterminate
not definitely or precisely fixed; vague; not known in advance, not leading to a definite end or result
haughty
blatantly and disdainfully proud; having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
countenance
look, expression; mental composure
proprietary
one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something; something that is used, produced, or marketed legally
inexhaustible
incapable of being used up; incapable of being wearied or worn out
shiftless
lacking in resourcefulness; inefficient, lazy
affected
having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt
immoderate
exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds
languid
drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion; weak
toil
long strenuous fatiguing labor; struggle, battle
permeate
to diffuse through or penetrate something
erroneous
containing or characterized by error; mistaken
credulity
readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
indignant
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
provocation
incitement: something that arouses or stimulates
florid
very flowery in style; ornate; elaborately decorated
convivial
related to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
obstetrical
of, relating to, or associated with childbirth
insolent
insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct; overbearing
