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Gatsby Vocab List 1
Unit 1 List 1 Vocabulary list for The Great Gatsby.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ambiguous | having more than one meaning; unclear |
| Apathetic | showing little or no interest or concern |
| Coherence | held or pieced together in a way that makes sense |
| Condescend | to do something you consider beneath your social position |
| Contemptuous | full of intense disapproval; scornful |
| Cynical | believing that other people are only motivated by self-interest |
| Homogeneity | consisting of parts or people that are all the same |
| Poignant | causing deep emotions of sadness |
| Notoriety | negative fame; the state of being known for something bad |
| Vehement | done with strong feelings or great force |