The Great Gatsby words 02.02.23

Question 1

contiguous

Answer 1

sharing a common border; touching.

Question 2

sensuously

Answer 2

in a way that expresses or suggests physical, especially sexual, pleasure or satisfaction

Question 3

vitality

Answer 3

the state of being strong and active; energy.

Question 4

interposed

Answer 4

place or insert between one thing and another.

Question 5

disdain

Answer 5

A feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior

Question 6

supercilious

Answer 6

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

Question 7

incredulously

Answer 7

in a manner indicating disbelief

Question 8

imperatively

Answer 8

absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable

Question 9

extemporizing

Answer 9

compose or perform something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

Question 10

sedative

Answer 10

promoting calm or inducing sleep

Question 11

punctilious

Answer 11

showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.

Question 12

disconcerting

Answer 12

causing one to feel unsettled.

Question 13

evasion

Answer 13

an indirect answer; a prevaricating excuse.

Question 14

somnambulatory

Answer 14

: to walk when asleep.

Question 15

disembodied

Answer 15

separated from or existing without the body

Question 16

convivial

Answer 16

cheerful and friendly; jovial

Question 17

impetuously

Answer 17

acting or done quickly and without thought or care / moving forcefully or rapidly.

Question 18

ascertain

Answer 18

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

Question 19

retracted

Answer 19

withdraw (a statement or accusation) as untrue or unjustified

Question 20

subterfuge

Answer 20

deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

Question 21

transpired

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(of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed.

Question 22

notoriety

Answer 22

the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

Question 23

ingratiate

Answer 23

bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

Question 24

unprecedented

Answer 24

never done or known before.

Question 25

incarnation

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(with reference to reincarnation) each of a series of earthly lifetimes.

Question 26

conscientiously

Answer 26

in a thorough and responsible way.

Question 27

confounding

Answer 27

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations

Question 28

exultation

Answer 28

a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing.

Question 29

recurrent

Answer 29

occurring often or repeatedly.

Question 30

feverish

Answer 30

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

Question 31

inexhaustible

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(of an amount or supply of something) unable to be used up because existing in abundance.

Question 32

tangible

Answer 32

perceptible by touch.

Question 33

clamorously

Answer 33

making a loud and confused noise.

Question 34

incessantly

Answer 34

without interruption; constantly.

Question 35

distortion

Answer 35

the action of giving a misleading account or impression

Question 36

commensurate

Answer 36

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.

Question 37

obscurity

Answer 37

the quality of being difficult to understand.

Question 38

recedes

Answer 38

go or move back or further away from a previous position.

Question 39

eluded

Answer 39

(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be attained by (someone).

Question 40

inexplicable

Answer 40

incapable of being explained, interpreted, or accounted for.