The Great Gatsby - Chapter 1/2 Flashcards
the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000
Supercilious: behaving as if you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important
The book’s title gives a fair enough intimation of its subject.
Intimation: the action of making clear what you think or want without saying it directly, or something that makes something clear in this way
We can’t afford to become complacent about any of our products.
Complacent: feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder
The prosecution claimed that the defendant had feigned the injury.
Feign: to pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, etc.
He’s very deft at handling awkward situations.
Deft: skilful, clever, or quick
“I am so tired,” she said in a languid voice
Languid: lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
He tried to interpose himself between the people who were fighting.
Interpose: to put yourself or something between two things, people, or groups, especially in order to stop them doing something:
I wore sunglasses all the time and people thought it was an affectation.
Affectation: an action or expression characterized by being fake/artificial
The strident tone in his voice revealed his anger.
Strident: shrill or irritating quality or character
