Warm and friendly.

A large bulky body

Wrong; incorrect.

An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

At Gatsby’s dazzling parties, music seemed to __________ every corner of the mansion, spilling out into the gardens.

Guests whispered bits of gossip and sly __________ , often creating stories that were __________ and far from the truth.

The atmosphere was both glittering and overwhelming, as a __________ man tried to dance with surprising energy, while others displayed __________ chatter that lacked depth.

Nick observed how some behaved in a reckless, almost __________ manner, while others gave __________ handshakes and polite smiles.

In the midst of all this, he tried to __________ the truth about Gatsby’s past, though many details remained hidden.

Jordan Baker, with her cool confidence, expressed her opinions with a __________ intensity, while Nick noticed that some guests judged the spectacle from a more narrow-minded, almost __________ perspective.