Vocab List Great Gatsby

Question 1

Supercilious

Answer 1

Having or showing arrogant superiority to & disdain those one views as unworthy

Question 2

Incredulous

Answer 2

indicating or showing disbelief

Question 3

Wan

Answer 3

of an unnatural or sickly parlor; pallid; lacking color

Question 4

Sumptuous

Answer 4

magnificent or grand in appearance

Question 5

Strident

Answer 5

hard, loud, grating or shrill

Question 6

Innuendo

Answer 6

a hint of something improper

Question 7

Din

Answer 7

a loud persistent noise

Question 8

Ambulatory

Answer 8

able to walk and move

Question 9

Denizen

Answer 9

resident of a specific country or area

Question 10

Obstinate

Answer 10

determined not to agree with other people’s wishes; hard-headed; refusing to change

Question 11

Nebulous

Answer 11

not clear, distinct, or definite

Question 12

Insidious

Answer 12

gradually harmful or destructive

Question 13

Repose

Answer 13

a state of rest or inactivity; peacefulness

Question 14

Debauchery

Answer 14

unrestrained self indulgent and immoral behaviour

Question 15

Ingratiate

Answer 15

to try to win somebody’s favor by pleasing him or her, usually to gain advantage

Question 16

Vicarious

Answer 16

experience through somebody else rather than first hand

Question 17

Rancor

Answer 17

a bitter, deeply held, and long lasting ill will or resentment

Question 18

Surmise

Answer 18

to conclude that someting is the case on the basis of limited evidence or intuition

Question 19

Elocution

Answer 19

art of speaking clearly and well with correct enunciation

Question 20

Garrulous

Answer 20

excessively or pointlessly talking