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Great Gatsby Vocab
The Great Gatsby - Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reserved | (adj.) slow to reveal emotions or opinions |
| Feign | (v.) pretend to be affected by |
| Genial | (adj.) friendly and cheerful |
| Elation | (n.) great happiness and exhilaration |
| Supercilious | (adj.) behaving or looking as if one thinks one is superior to others; haughty |
| Boisterous | (adj.) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy |
| Apathetic | (adj.) showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| Magnanimous | (adj.) generous or forgiving |
| Languid | (adj.) lacking energy or strength; slow and relaxed |
| Melancholy | (n.) gloomy state of mind; reflective sadness |
| Vehement | (adj.) showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, intense |
| Infinite | (adj.) having no limits or boundaries; immeasurable |
| Vacuous | (adj.) mindless; showing lack of thought or intelligence |
| Tranquil | (adj.) calm or peaceful; free from disturbance |
| Fortuitous | (adj.) lucky, happening by chance, accidental |
| Unscrupulous | (adj.) having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair |
| Vitality | (n.) state of being strong and active; energy |
| Fluctuate | (v.) change irregularly |
| Garrulous | (adj.) excessively talkative |
| Perturbed | (adj.) feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled |