the great gatsby glosor

to damage, ruin, deface mar

full of wishful yearning or longing, often with sadness wistful

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; cocky supercilious

a strong, usually irresistible impulse to perform an act, esp. one that is irrational or contrary to one's will compulsion

quick and skillful deft

showing or feeling disapproval or disdain toward something a person considers mean, vile, or worthless; scornful contemptuous

immeasurably small; less than an assignable quantity infinitesimal

distrusting, criticizing, or mocking the motives of others; pessimistic; glass is half empty mentality cynical

formal; serious; sober; lacking humor or happiness solemn

weak; lacking power, vigor, vitality; wishy-washy anemic

liveliness; energy (physical and/or mental); spirit; vigor vitality

marked by caution, prudence, or modesty and wise self-restraint; subtle discreet

to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion to another [usually followed by “to”; ex: Because she is an accountant, I defer to my mom on questions regarding my taxes.] defer

never-ending; ceaseless incessant

: noun - pride, arrogance; cockiness adj. – cocky, snobby haughty

loud, harsh, grating, or shrill strident

to fill up, seep into; to saturate permeate

an indirect hint or suggestion about a person or thing, especially of an insulting or an offensive nature innuendo

incorrect; wrong erroneous

to determine; to make certain or clear ascertain

empty; lacking ideas or intelligence; stupid vacuous

to beg urgently implore

lacking skill; awkward; clumsy inept

disagreement; difference of opinion dissension

to decay; decompose; break up disintegrate

periodic; random; happening at irregular intervals sporadic

painstaking; meticulous; strict attention to minute punctilious

confusing; disturbing; causing emotional disturbance disconcerting

something justly deserved; taking revenge or correcting a wrong retribution

evil; bad; wicked sinister

placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contras juxtaposition

juicy; 2) rich in desirable qualities succulent

to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service obliged

to examine in detail with careful or critical attention. scrutinize

no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning defunct

Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; stubborn obstinate

a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence vestige

to provide or supply with something ornamental; to adorn or decorate garnish

disorder; confusion disarray

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused nebulous

to occur; happen; take place transpire

deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable laudable

attractive or enticing but harmful; intended to entrap insidious

Incapable of being expressed; indescribable or unutterable ineffable

to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc. repose

drowsy; sluggish; lazy lethargic

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh euphemism

a collection of wild or unusual animals, or an unusual and varied group of people menagerie

a personally offensive act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult affront

to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice croon

warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial genial

something that is discarded as worthless or useless; rubbish; trash; garbage refuse

bitter resentment or ill will; hatred; malice ** the spelling has changed since Fitzgerald’s time rancor

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or the need to seek retribution magnanimous

Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward; impolitely bold presumptuous

fierce; cruel; savagely brutal truculent

with a strong, pleasant, or particular scent; 2) suggestive or reminiscent of something redolent

not restrained by moral or ethical principles; dishonest; corrupt unscrupulous

a social class or level of society consisting of people or similar cultural, economic, or educational status stratum

a sudden thought, idea, or desire—especially one based on impulse rather than reason whim

to give or represent evidence of the truth of something; to confirm or substantiate corroborate

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