Gatsby Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Fractiousness
A
Being easily upset
2
Q
Intimation
A
The act of intimidating someone
3
Q
Strident
A
Loud, harsh, and grating
4
Q
Facet
A
One side of something many sided. (Like a gem)
5
Q
Vacuous
A
Lacking intelligence, mindless.
6
Q
Din
A
A loud unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
7
Q
Jaunty
A
To be in a cheerful self-confident manner
8
Q
Denizen
A
An inhabitant of a particular place.
9
Q
Vestige
A
To trace something that no longer exists
10
Q
Reproach
A
To address someone as if you were disappointed in them.
11
Q
Intgratiate
A
Flattery to bring favor
12
Q
Turgid
A
Swollen and Congested
13
Q
Pretentous
A
A person trying to appear more important
14
Q
Rancor
A
Bitterness or resentfulness
15
Q
Garrulous
A
Excessively talkative.
16
Q
Amorphous
A
Without a clear shape or form.
17
Q
Elocution
A
The cleat skill of expressive speech
18
Q
Transitory
A
Not permanent
