Unveiling Vocab from "The Great Gatsby
Discover an array of enriching vocabulary from Part One of "The Great Gatsby," including words like "sumptuous," "incessant," and "malevolence." Enhance your language skills and delve into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
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Vocab for The Great Gatsby Part One
sumptuous adj splendid and expensive-looking "the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal"
incessant adj (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption. "the incessant beat of the music"
malevolence noun the state or condition of being malevolent. "his eyes were glowing with malevolence" Malevolent (adj): wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill-will
laudable Adj. deserving of praise and commendation "laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized"
deferred verb To put off to a later time; postpone "they deferred the decision until February"
indiscreet Adj. having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain secret or private. "they have been embarrassed by indiscreet friends"
abyss Noun a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm. "a rope led down into the dark abyss"
tumultuous Adj. excited, confused, or disorderly. Fifty feet from the door a dozen headlights illuminated a bizarre and tumultuous scene
portentous Adj. Of, relating to, or making up a portent the portentous menacing road of a new decade stretched before me Portent: noun a sign that something; especially something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen
malice Noun the intention or desire to do evil; ill will. She bore a malice towards her enemy
indiscernible Adj. impossible to see or clearly distinguish. He had no notion of the time; the golden hands of his watch were indiscernible in the gloom
solidarity noun unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group. "our solidarity is what gives us the credibility and power to make changes"
complacent Adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. The outlaw had the complacent manner of a cat which has just got at the cream.
excursion noun a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity we went on an excursion to the shore
