Vocab Gatsby Flashcards
(25 cards)
Initiative (n)
The power of opportunity to act or take charge before others do
Countenance (n)
A persons face or facial expression
Supercilious (adj)
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Scorn (n)
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless
Fractiousness (adj)
Disobedient or unruly
Vitality (n)
The state of being strong and active
Reproach (n)
The expression of disapproval or disappointment
Languid (adj)
Displaying physical exertion; slow and relaxed
Sumptuous (adj)
Splendid and expensive looking
Intimation (n)
An indication or hint
Incessant (adj)
Continuing without pause or interruption
Proprietary (adj)
Relating to an owner or ownership
Cynical (adj)
Believing that people are motivated by self interest
Melancholy (n)
A feeling of pensive sadness
Levity (n)
The treatment of a serious matter with humor
Poignant (adj)
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Florid (adj)
Having a red or flushed complexion
Corpulent (adj)
Fat
Elegant (adj)
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
Provincial (adj)
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire
Convivial (adj)
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable
Malevolence (n)
The state of being malevolent (evil, wishing harm on someone)
Subterfuge (n)
Deceit used in order to achieve ones goal
Benediction (n)
The utterance or bestowing of a blessing at the end of a religious service
