Gatsby Vocab

to make believe; pretend

a manner lacking seriousness

an object of scorn or contempt

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; cocky

snooty; arrogant

appearance, especially the face

never-ending; ceaseless

empty; lacking ideas or intelligence; stupid

lacking skill; awkward; clumsy

boldly rude; disrespectful

painstaking; meticulous; strict attention to minute details

confusing; disturbing; causing emotional disturbance

inability or unwillingness to believe; skeptical

lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

distressed

no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning

hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt; untidy

deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable

incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable

to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc.

a personally offensive act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult

to encounter or notice something accidentally

free from violation, injury, desecration, or outrage

bitter resentment or ill will; hatred; malice ** the spelling has changed since Fitzgerald's time

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or the need to seek retribution

burdened; loaded down

fierce; cruel; savagely brutal

with a strong, pleasant, or particular scent; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

not restrained by moral or ethical principles; dishonest; corrupt

happening by accident or chance; 2) lucky or fortunate

being more than is sufficient or required; excessive

a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public

corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree; proportionate; adequate