The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary in context. Vocabulary Unit 9 The Great Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary in context.

Supercilious Tom and Daisy behave in a supercilious manner; they look down on people who are not the same social class as them. ADJ: behaving or thinking one is superior to others

Bantering Sometimes playful bantering can be misunderstood, and the comments can be taken personally. V: talk or exchange of remarks in a good-humored teasing way

Cynical Daisy does not trust her husband and now has a cynical attitude about her marriage. ADJ: distrusting, criticizing, or mocking the motives of others

Grotesque Nick describes the Valley of Ashes as a grotesque place covered with ash and dirt; it is not pleasing to the eye. ADJ: fantastically ugly or absurd

Solemn Funerals are very solemn occasions. “This is my solemn vow.” This statement is sometimes made in wedding ceremonies. ADJ: formal; serious; somber. Lacking humor

Vitality Young people have more vitality than the elderly. N: liveliness; energy

Hauteur I am sure that the Patriots will take the field this Sunday with hauteur because they think they are the best team. N: pride, arrogance; cockiness

Prodigality Some people exhibit prodigality when they dispose of massive amounts of clothing rather than donate it. N: extravagant wastefulness

Tantalizing Since students are not allowed to eat in the classroom, it would be tantalizing if I were to eat in front of them. V: torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Poignant After a breakup, some people place poignant items in a box so they do not have to see them because the items could evoke sadness. ADJ: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret