Gatsby Vocab

Question 1

Amorphous

Answer 1

Lacking definite shape, formless

Question 2

Combustion

Answer 2

Process of burning

Question 3

Complacent

Answer 3

Self satisfaction to the point where you don’t recognize danger

Question 4

Corpulent

Answer 4

Large, overweight

Question 5

Deft

Answer 5

Characterized by facility and skill usually of the hands

Question 6

Defunct

Answer 6

No longer functioning or working

Question 7

Disconcerting

Answer 7

To make uneasy

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

A nicer way of saying something

Question 9

Exalted

Answer 9

Placed at a high or powerful level

Question 10

Garrulous

Answer 10

Talkative

Question 11

Haughty

Answer 11

Blatantly proud (an insult)

Question 12

Incessant

Answer 12

Continuing or following without interruption

Question 13

Ineffable

Answer 13

Inexpressible or too sacred

Question 14

Lethargic

Answer 14

Lacking energy, lazy

Question 15

Nebulous

Answer 15

Indistinct vague lacking distinct form

Question 16

Obstinate

Answer 16

Stubborn

Question 17

Prodigal

Answer 17

Wasteful

Question 18

Punctilious

Answer 18

Precise, attention to detail

Question 19

Rancor

Answer 19

Bitter ill will hatred

Question 20

Somnambulist

Answer 20

Sleepwalker

Question 21

Strident

Answer 21

Characterized by a harsh sound

Question 22

Supercilious

Answer 22

Cool, haughty, snobby,

Question 23

Turbulent

Answer 23

Violent, rough

Question 24

Unobtrusive

Answer 24

Not protruding or attracting attention

Question 25

Vacuous

Answer 25

Empty, lacking content

Question 26

Vicarious

Answer 26

Taking the place of another person or thing