vocab (The Great Gatspy) Flashcards
(32 cards)
feign
give a false appearance of
contempt
lack of respect accompanied
by a feeling of intense dislike
corroborate
support with evidence or authority;
or make more certain
discreet
not easily noticeable
apathetic
marked by a lack of interest
incessant
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long; continuing
impetuous
characterized by undue hast and lack of thought
poignant
arousing powerful emotions, especially pity or sadness
affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
disconcerting
causing an emotional disturbance
elicit
call forth
somber
serious and gloomy in character
render
give or supply
disarray
untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
nebulous
lacking definite form
insidious
dangerous
ineffable
defying expression or description
perturbed
thrown into a state of agitated confusion
boisterous
marked by exuberance and high spirits, exuberant
portentous
a momentous or ominous significance
vicariously
indirectly, through a substitute
forlorn
marked by or showing hopelessness
redolent
serving to bring to mind, reminiscent
whim
a sudden desire
