The Great Gatsby Vocab

A short, witty statement

Arrogant, scornful

To do or manage something without preparation; to improvise

To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend

Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive

Lacking energy or vitality; listless

Sociable; merry; festive

Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; an artificiality. An exaggerated display

A deceptive strategy; something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity; "he wasn't sick--it was just a subterfuge"

A feeling of extreme joy