The Great Gatsby Vocab 3 Flashcards
Denizen (noun)
An inhabitant, resident
Synonyms: dweller, occupant
Antonyms: alien, foreigner
I used to be a denizen of Illinois but moved to New Jersey when I was four.
The denizens of the town are very friendly.
Succulent (adj.)
Full of juice, juicy, tender, tasty
Synonyms: luscious, mouthwatering
Antonyms: unappetizing, dry
Juice ran down her face as she ate the succulent watermelon.
The succulent steak made his mouth water.
Inevitable (adj.)
Unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped
Synonyms: destined, foreordained
Antonyms: preventable, escapable
Growing up is something that is inevitable.
Pain is inevitable–everyone will experience some form of it during their life.
Jaunty (adj.)
Easy and sprightly in manner or bearing
Synonyms: brisk, cheerful
Antonyms: depressed, lethargic
After getting an A on her exam, my friend jauntily walked over to me.
He was jaunty after being accepted to the college of his choice.
Sporadic (adj.)
Appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time
Synonyms: occasional, irregular
Antonyms: methodical, systematic
The teacher would sporadically give pop quizzes to her students.
When things are sporadic, they can make life more interesting.
Exultation (noun)
Lively or triumphant joy
Synonyms: delight, jubilation
Antonyms: misery, sorrow
The students tossed their graduation caps up in exultation.
She was in a state of exultation as she kissed her husband at the wedding.
Laudable (adj.)
Deserving praise, praiseworthy
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy
Antonyms: disrespected, unworthy
Her actions were laudable for it benefited many people.
Earning an award is a laudable accomplishment.
Insidious (adj.)
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
Synonyms: subtle, deceitful
Antonyms: sincere, fair
The tumor grew insidiously inside of her.
Their relationship was very insidious and eventually ended with the girl breaking up with him.
Ingratiate (verb)
To establish in the favor of someone, especially with deliberate effort
Synonyms: flatter, brownnose
Antonyms: repulse, repel
The student attempted to ingratiate himself with the teacher.
By ingratiating herself with her boss, she was able to get a raise and promotion.
Desolate (adj.)
Dreary, dismal, gloomy
Synonyms: bleak, forsaken
Antonyms: cherished, populated
Easter Island was once inhabited but is now desolate.
After the denizens of the island mysteriously perished, it became very desolate.
