The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary1 | Practice at tinyurl.com/FullGatsbyList
Write an original definition; find an example sentence; draw an illustration; research five etymologies.
- levitynouna manner lacking seriousness
- epigramnouna witty saying
- TeutonicadjectiveRelating to Germany, Germans, or the German language
- superciliousadjectivehaving or showing arrogant superiority to
- fractiousadjectiveeasily irritated or annoyed
- wistfuladjectiveshowing pensive sadness
- reciprocaladjectiveconcerning each of two or more persons or things
- wanadjectivedeficient in color suggesting physical or emotional distress
- compelverbforce somebody to do something
- languidadjectivelacking spirit or liveliness
- unobtrusiveadjectivenot undesirably noticeable
- desolateadjectiveproviding no shelter or sustenance
- extemporizeverbperform or speak without preparation
- devoidadjectivecompletely wanting or lacking
- peremptoryadjectivenot allowing contradiction or refusal
- libelnoun or verba false and malicious publication
- fantasticadjectivefanciful and unrealistic; foolish
- grotesqueadjectivedistorted and unnatural in shape or size
- transcendentadjectiveexceeding or surpassing usual limits
- contiguousadjectivehaving a common boundary or edge
- sumptuousadjectiverich and superior in quality
- pastoraladjectiveidyllically rustic
- incessantadjectiveuninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
- proprietaryadjectiveprotected by trademark or patent or copyright
- mincingadjectiveaffectedly dainty or refined
- simultaneousadjectiveoccurring or operating at the same time
- cataractnouna large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice
- ravageverbcause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- fortnightnouna period of fourteen consecutive days
- gaudyadjectivetastelessly showy
- innuendonounan indirect and usually malicious implication
- prodigalitynounexcessive spending
- credulitynountendency to believe readily
The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary2 | Practice at tinyurl.com/FullGatsbyList
Write an original definition; find an example sentence; draw an illustration; research five etymologies.
- incredulousadjectivenot disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
- staidadjectivecharacterized by dignity and propriety
- impetuousadjectivecharacterized by undue haste and lack of thought
- tortuousadjectivehighly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
- vacuousadjectivedevoid of significance or point
- corpulentadjectiveexcessively fat
- fraternaladjectivelike or characteristic of or befitting a brother
- convivialadjectiveoccupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
- ineptadjectivegenerally incompetent and ineffectual
- dissensionnoundisagreement among those expected to cooperate
- deplorableadjectiveof very poor quality or condition
- indignantadjectiveangered at something unjust or wrong
- discordantadjectivenot in agreement or harmony
- caterwaulverbmake a shrill and unpleasant screeching sound
- haughtyadjectivehaving or showing arrogant superiority to
- affectationnouna deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
- subterfugenounsomething intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
- insolentadjectivemarked by casual disrespect
- cardinaladjectiveserving as an essential component
- fluctuateverbmove or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
- sporadicadjectiverecurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
- punctiliousadjectivemarked by precise accordance with details
- terraceverbform a slope into level flat areas resembling a series of steps
- evokeverbcall forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
- insignianouna badge worn to show official position
- elicitverbcall forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
- vitalitynounthe property of being able to survive and grow
- somnambulantadjectivehaving the habit of walking while asleep
- succulentadjective full of juice
- gratifiedadjectivehaving received what was desired
- benedictionnouna ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
- denizennouna person who inhabits a particular place
- unfathomableadjectiveimpossible to come to understand
The Great Gatsby
Vocabulary3 | Practice at tinyurl.com/FullGatsbyList
Write an original definition; find an example sentence; draw an illustration; research five etymologies.
- blearyadjectiveindistinct or hazy in outline
- routnouna state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
- defunctadjectiveno longer in force or use; inactive
- distraughtadjectivedeeply agitated especially from emotion
- vestigenounan indication that something has been present
- confoundingadjectivethat confounds or contradicts or confuses
- posternnouna back or side entrance, particularly of a castle
- corrugatedadjectiveshaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
- nebulousadjectivelacking definite form or limits
- laudableadjectiveworthy of high praise
- meretriciousadjectivetastelessly showy
- conceitnouna fanciful expression in writing or speech
- ineffableadjectivedefying expression or description
- turgidadjectiveostentatiously lofty in style
- ingratiateverbgain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
- oblivionnounthe state of being disregarded or forgotten
- septicadjectiveof or relating to or caused by putrefaction
- lethargicadjectivedeficient in alertness or activity
- obliterateadjectiveremove completely from recognition or memory
- morbidadjectivesuggesting the horror of death and decay
- boisterousadjectivenoisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
- sensuousadjectivetaking delight in beauty
- sensualadjectivemarked by the appetites and passions of the body
- vicariousadjectiveexperienced at secondhand
- portentousadjectiveof momentous or ominous significance
- derangedadjectivedriven insane
- luminousadjectivesoftly bright or radiant
- redolentadjectivehaving a strong pleasant odor
- interminableadjectivetiresomely long; seemingly without end
- garrulousadjectivefull of trivial conversation
- fortuitousadjectiveoccurring by happy chance
- amorphousadjectivehaving no definite form or distinct shape
- pasquinadenouna composition that humorously imitates somebody's style
- superfluousadjectivemore than is needed, desired, or required