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Great Gatsby Ch. 1-3

QuestionAnswer
languid showing or having very little strength, energy, or activity
reproach an expression of disapproval or disappointment
vehement showing strong and often angry feelings : very emotiona
supercilious having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people
sumptuous very expensive, rich, or impressive
peremptorily having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question
innuendo a statement which indirectly suggests that someone has done something immoral, improper,
accentuate to make (something) more noticeable
feign to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)
caterwaul to make a very loud and unpleasant sound
fractiousness full of anger and disagreement
impetuous acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought
corpulent fat
hauteur showing an offensive attitude of superiority
extemporize made up or done without special preparation — usually used to describe public speaking
oculist a specialist licensed to practice medicine to do with the eyes.
epigram a short and clever poem or saying
infinitesimal extremely small
unobtrusive not attracting attention in a way that bothers you
Created by: MsWoods
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