Great Gatsby Vocabulary 1

Question 1

supercilious

Answer 1

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

Question 2

contagious

Answer 2

sharing space, touching

Question 3

sumptuous

Answer 3

splendid and expensive-looking

Question 4

proprietor

Answer 4

the owner of a business, or a holder of property

Question 5

anemic

Answer 5

suffering from anemia (lack of blood cell medical condition), lacking power, weak

Question 6

jovial

Answer 6

person who is jolly and cheerful

Question 7

vitality

Answer 7

the state of being strong and active, lively and animated

Question 8

smoldering

Answer 8

show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion

Question 9

decompose

Answer 9

to make or become rotten, decay

Question 10

apathetic

Answer 10

(adj.) having or showing little or no feeling or emotion

Question 11

rakish

Answer 11

having or displaying a dashing jaunty or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Question 12

incessant

Answer 12

(something unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

Question 13

languid

Answer 13

(adj) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed

Question 14

haughty

Answer 14

(n.) blatantly or disdainfully proud; arrogant

Question 15

elaborate

Answer 15

worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness

Question 16

discreet

Answer 16

careful, under the radar; having or showing restraint in conduct or speech, especially in order to avoid offending or in order to gain an advantage

Question 17

incredulous

Answer 17

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 18

strident

Answer 18

loud and harsh; grating

Question 19

deft

Answer 19

neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements

Question 20

fluent

Answer 20

able to express oneself easily and articulately