The Great Gatsby Vocab Flashcards
What does “supercilious” mean?
Arrogant
What does “feign” mean?
To make believe
What does “incredulously” mean?
Showing disbelief
What does “scorn” mean?
Feeling that something is not important
What does “parceled” mean?
To divide
What does “contiguous” mean?
Together in sequence
What does “facet” mean?
One side of something
What does “discreetly” mean?
Careful to avoid social embarrassment
What does “haughtily” mean?
Snobbish, socially arrogant
Proud
What does “incessant” mean?
Continuous
What does “clad” mean?
Dressed up
What does “erroneous” mean?
Error
What does “vehemently” mean?
intense feeling
What does “linger” mean?
To remain in a plane longer than is usual
What does “skeptically” mean?
Doubtful with disbelief