The Great Gatsby Flashcards
Furtive
Sneaky; shifty; sly
Deft
Dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
Languid
Inactive, sluggish, spiritless, weak, feeble, weary
Supercilious
Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disclaim of those one views as unworthy; cocky
Effeminate
Having traits, tastes or habits traditionally considered feminine
Incredulous
Skeptical; disbelieving
Libel
A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damage a person’s reputation
Loquacious
Talking of tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling
Saunter
To walk with a leisurely gait; stroll
Ascertain
To make certain; to know for sure
Innuendo
An indirect or subtle reference, especially one made or indicating criticism or disor oval; insinuation
Fractious
Irritable; unruly; testy; petulant
Dearth
An inadequate supply; scarcity; lack
Imminent
Likely to occur at any moment; impending
Traverse
To pass or move over, along, or through