Gatsby Chapter 3-4 Vocabulary

discordant

• agreeable, harmonious

• disagreeing, quarrelsome

• supportive, friendly

• calm, peaceful

modish

• fashionable or popular in a modern way

• outdated and old-fashioned

• simple and plain

• excessively extravagant

contemptuous

• expressing deep hatred or disapproval (feeling that someone/something is unworthy of respect)

• showing kindness and compassion towards others

• exhibiting a sense of humor and lightheartedness

• demonstrating a lack of interest or concern

prodigality

• lavish abundance

• frugal spending

• moderate consumption

• sparing use

disconcerting

• causing one to feel unsettled and/or confused

• providing a sense of calm and clarity

• encouraging confidence and assurance

• creating a feeling of joy and excitement

subterfuge

• deceit used in

• honesty in communication

• direct confrontation

• open negotiation

bootlegger

• someone who sold alcohol illegally during Prohibition

• a type of illegal drug dealer

• a person who smuggles goods across borders

• a law enforcement officer during Prohibition

vacuous

• stupidly empty

• full of ideas

• intellectually stimulating

• emotionally charged

convivial

• cheerful and friendly

• sad and lonely

• angry and hostile

• quiet and reserved

dissension

• strong disagreement

• complete agreement

• mild disagreement

• indifference