Gatsby Vocab 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Dilatory
A
Slow to act
2
Q
Caravansary
A
An inn w a central courtyard for travelers in the desert regions of Asia/N America
3
Q
Libertine
A
A person who behaves w/o moral principles
4
Q
Prig
A
Some one who behaves as if they are superior to others
5
Q
Rancor
A
Bitterness
6
Q
Truculent
A
Eager to argue or fight
7
Q
Wan
A
Pale and giving the impression of illness
8
Q
Redolent
A
Strongly suggestive
9
Q
Pneumatic
A
Containing or operated by air or gas under pressure
10
Q
Adventitious
A
Coming from outside
11
Q
Elocution
A
A style of speaking
12
Q
Jaunty
A
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful manner
13
Q
Pasquinade
A
Displayed or delivered publicly in a public place
14
Q
Ingratiate
A
To bring oneself into favor w some one by flattering or trying to please them
