Gatsby Vocab

Question 1

Supercilious

Answer 1

having or showing arrogant superiority

Question 2

Impetuous

Answer 2

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

Question 3

Fortuitous

Answer 3

lucky; occurring by happy chance

Question 4

Meretricious

Answer 4

tastelessly showy

Question 5

Nebulous

Answer 5

lacking definition or definite content

Question 6

Languid

Answer 6

lacking spirit or liveliness

Question 7

Vehement

Answer 7

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

Question 8

Discordant

Answer 8

not in agreement or harmony

Question 9

Innuendo

Answer 9

an indirect and usually malicious implication

Question 10

Truculent

Answer 10

defiantly aggressive

Question 11

Vacuous

Answer 11

devoid of matter/insignificant

Question 12

Lucid

Answer 12

transparently clear; easily understandable

Question 13

Circumspect

Answer 13

careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk, thoughtful

Question 14

Providential

Answer 14

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; lucky, coincidentally right for the moment

Question 15

Hauteur

Answer 15

overbearing pride with a superior manner toward inferiors