Great Gatsby Words Flashcards
(adj.) Having or showing arrogant superiority
Supercilious
(adj.) Skillful in physical movements, especially with the hands, quick and neat
Deft
(adv.) Without respect in a disdainful manner
Contemptuously
(adj.) Exceedingly immeasurably small,minute
Infinitesimal
(v.) To do or perform without prior practice or preparation
Extemporize
(adv.) In an imperative and commanding manner(putting an end to all debate or action)
Peremptorily
(adv.) Into separate pieces or parts
Asunder
(adj.) Large of body
Corpulent
(adj.) Or (v.) Pretend, disguised, not genuine or real
Feign
(n.) Lack of respect accompanied by intense dislike
Scorn
(v.) Begged urgently
Implored
(adv.) In a lethargic manner, lacking vitality, slow
Languidly
(adj.) Attracting attention in a vulgar manner
Meretricious
(adj.) Strictly attentive to minute details in action or conduct
Punctilious
(adj.) Without contents, empty, lacking in ideas or intelligence
Vacuous