The+Great+Gatsby+Definitions


 * __Chapter 1:__ **


 * What I think the words mean: **


 * ** Privy (page 1)-Curious; Interested  **


 * I think this is the definition to the word ‘Privy’ because in this passage of text Nick is saying how he was labeled as a politician in college due to his privy of the secrets of unknown and wild men, so in my head the only word that seems to make sense there is curious and interested. **


 * ** Levity (page 1)-An individual’s attitude or behavior.  **


 * I believe the word ‘Levity’ means this because in the passage of text Nick is describing his frequent behaviors and says how he as feigned a hostile levity lately, so I believe that attitude would make sense to put there instead of levity. **


 * ** Feigned (page 1)-To enjoy something to the point of obsession.  **


 * I think the word ‘Feigned’ means this because in the passage Nick states how he has frequently feigned sleep and I don’t believe can hold off or dislike sleep, so this word must mean to enjoy with obsession. **


 * ** Marred (page 2)-Effected; changed.  **


 * I think this is the definition to the word ‘Marred’ because Nick is describing how the terms of intimate revelations of young men are usually marred by obvious expression in this passage of text, and we all know popular supresion changes many people’s opinions on certain ideas and concepts, so it seems they changed the word ‘change’ to ‘marred’. **


 * ** Prominent (page 3)-Hardworking.  **


 * I think this is the definition to the word ‘Prominent’ because in the text Nick explains how his family is a prominent, well-to-do family, which infers his family is hard-working and earn their cash the hard way and have made somewhat a name for themselves. **


 * ** Epigram (page 4)-To exaggerate something.  **


 * I believe this is the definition to the word ‘Epigram’ because in this passage of text Nick describes how good his life was at Yale and how he wants to reclaim that when he moves to West Egg and that that is not an Epigram because life is seen more successfully through a single window. **


 * ** Superficial (page 5)-To make something sound better then it actually is; euphemism.  **


 * In the passage when Nick says the word ‘Superficial’ he explains how the West Egg is unfashionable compared to the East Egg and that this is only a superficial statement compared to their actual bizarre differences, inferring that “less fashionabe” is the nicest way to say they are different. **


 * ** Unobtrusively (page 12)-Unknowingly; without having knowledge of.  **


 * I think this is the definition for the word ‘Unobtrusively’ because in the text it explains how at random times Daisy and Jordan will speak at the same time and it says how it is inconsequence, showing they randomly speak over each other unknowingly. **


 * ** Profound (page 13)-To have a very strong opinion that you think is write no matter what.  **


 * I believe the word ‘Profound’ means this definition because right before the word is used in the book, Tom is talking about his opinions on race and then Daisy states, “Tom is getting very profound.” **


 * Actual Definitions of the words: **


 * ** Privy- Participating in the knowledge of something private or secret.  **


 * or **
 * ** Privy-Belonging or pertaining to a particular person.  **
 * ** Levity- Lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.  **
 * ** Feigned-To Pretend.  **
 * ** Marred-To damage or spoil to a certain extent.  **
 * ** Prominent- Particularly noticeable.  **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffef; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Epigram- Any witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed.  **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffef; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Superficial-Concerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface or obvious  **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffef; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Unobtrusively-Having or showing a <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|disposition] to <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|obtrude], as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.  **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffef; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">** Profound- Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge.  **


 * Sentences: **


 * Privy: **
 * 1. Only the United States federal government has the ability to privy into things such as UFOs. **
 * 2. I don’t like to privy a lot; it often gets me in trouble. **
 * 3. Gossiping usually starts from a person who access to privy in someone elses’s life. **


 * Levity: **


 * 1. I often have levity is very important and serious situations. **
 * 2. My weakness for levity got me an ISS! **
 * 3. Levity is seen as immarturity, however, both words are completely different. **


 * Feigned: **


 * 1. To act, one must master feigning situations are real. **
 * 2. I feign to my parents about my grades in school, a lot. **
 * 3. To feign that someone isn’t there at the moment can really hurt their feelings and isn’t very nice. **


 * Marred **


 * 1. I hate it when people decide to mar something funny with a depressing comment, it ruins the moment. **
 * 2. Playing a guitar a lot will mar the strings and the strings will need to be changed. **
 * 3. It is a bad idea to mar your grade and trust with your teacher by cheating. **


 * Prominent: **


 * 1. That man is such a prominent trumpet player! **
 * 2. Bill Gates is so prominent because he is the richest man alive! **
 * 3. Everyone has a hidden goal somewhere to be prominent at some specific thing in their life. **


 * Epigram: **


 * 1. People who say epigrams can either be taken as being an arrogant jerk, or as being an intelligent person. **
 * 2. Sometimes epigrams aren’t enough for an explanation on how to do something. **
 * 3. Epigrams are often found in newspaper articles. **


 * Superficial: **


 * 1. This house has a very bad superficial appearance but the inside is beautiful! **
 * 2. Judging a book by its cover is very superficial. **
 * 3. Superficial thinkers usually have few friends. **


 * Unobtrusively **


 * 1. I’ve known many unobtrusive people, and I am not very fond of them. **
 * 2. Sometimes thinking in an unobtrusive way will lead to arrogance. **
 * 3. I fight back when someone is being unobtrusive to me because I want to show them they aren’t always right. **


 * Profound: **


 * 1. One of the main reasons for reading books in English class is to learn how to profoundly look into a book’s text. **
 * 2. Symbols in literature are very profound concepts. **
 * 3. Matt is a very profound person; one must befriend him to actually meet him. **


 * __Chapter 2:__ **


 * What I think the words mean: **


 * ** Transcendent (page 23)-Quiet; very small and unnoticable.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘Transcendent’ means because the author says within the passage of text in which the word takes place that the men were moving with a transcendent effort and in the latter part of the sentence says how the men moved dimly. **


 * ** Oculist (page 24)-Doctor of some sort.  **


 * I believe this is the meaning to the word ‘Oculist’ because in the passage of text they are talking about the advertisement on the billboard in the valley of ashes and Nick refers to the person who put it up there as an oculist who wants to fatten his practice. **


 * ** Sauntered (page 24)-To brag.  **


 * I think the word ‘Sauntered’ means “To brag” because the passage of text in which it is located, Fitzgerald talks about how Tom would bring Myrtle to restaurants with his acquaintances and saunter about his affair, chatting with whomsoever he knew. **


 * ** Contiguous (page 24)-Opposite.  **


 * I think that the word ‘Contiguous’ means this because in the text in which Fitzgerald uses it he is describing the layout of the are around where Myrtle lives and says how there was a main road and the house was contiguous to absolutely nothing. **


 * ** Unprosperous (page 25)-To be dull and lifeless.  **


 * I believe that this is the definition to the word ‘Unprosperous’ because in the text Fitzgerald is describing the inside of Myrtle’s house and states it is unprosperous and bare, and unprosperous having a definition like this would make sense. **


 * ** Perceptible (page 25)-To take notice of.  **


 * I think the word ‘Perceptible’ means this because the passage in which is is used Nick is describing Myrtle for the first time and is saying there was an immediatley perceptible vitality about her, which I can only think of it as meaning ‘noticeable’ **


 * ** Vitality (page 25)-To be confident; confidence.  **


 * I believe the word ‘Vitality’ means this because in the passage of text Nick is saying that Myrtle had a vitality about her as if the nerves of her body were continually smouldering, which to be confident one must have nerve and he previously states that she isn’t too attractive but he does notice this, which in many cases people can be attracted to someone just because of their confidence. **


 * ** Reluctant (page 29)-To offer assistance; offering.  **


 * I think this is the definition to the word ‘Reluctant’ because in the passage of text it says how the elevator-boy is reluctant and goes on to say how he assisted Myrtle in getting the new puppy a bed, food, drink, etc. **


 * ** Commence (page 30)-To arrive.  **


 * I think ‘Commence’ means “To arrive” because in the passage of text Nick describes how as soon as Myrtle and Tom arrived back home company commenced at the door. **


 * ** Hauteur (page 30)-To be arrogant.  **


 * I think the word ‘Hauteur’ means this because int he passage Nick is stating how at the party Myrtle’s vitality turned into hauteur and in the next passage of the text is states how Myrtle continues to talk and talk and never stops. **


 * Actual Definitions of the words: **


 * ** Transcendent-Going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing.  **
 * ** Oculist-Another name for a optometrist; an eye doctor.  **
 * ** Sauntered-To leisurely walk; stroll.  **
 * ** Contiguous- In close proximity without actually touching; near.  **
 * ** Unprosperous-Not having or characterized by financial success or good fortune .  **
 * ** Perceptible- Immediate or intuitive recognition.  **
 * ** Vitality-Capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.  **
 * ** Reluctant-Unwilling.  **
 * ** Commence-To begin; start.  **
 * ** Hauter-Arrogance.  **


 * Sentences: **


 * Transcendent: **
 * 1. My history grade has transcended all other grades in my class! **
 * 2. I can’t seem to transcend Paul in the 5-mile marathon. **
 * 3. He is very transcendent when it comes to even the smallest competitions. **


 * Oculist: **


 * 1. Tim says that he wants to be an oculist when he grows up, however, we all know that is unlikely. **
 * 2. The oculist scares, especially when he touches your eyes! **
 * 3. My oculist told me yesterday that I need glasses. **


 * Sauntered: **


 * 1. Phil sauntered over to his group of friends with a huge smile on. **
 * 2. I saunter in the park, whether I am alone or with a friend. **
 * 3. There was this one time when I was sauntering around my house and I fell down a flight of stairs. **


 * Contiguous: **


 * 1. Maria was quite contiguous to me during french class; it was quite awkward. **
 * 2. The house was built contiguously to Candlewood Lake in Danbury. **
 * 3. When driving, one must make sure they aren’t contiguous to the car next to them; being to close is dangerous. **


 * Unprosperous: **


 * 1. Bill Gates isn’t unprosperous; he’s the richest man in the world! **
 * 2. Homeless people usually live the way they do because they are so unprosperous. **
 * 3. I hope I’m not unprosperous when I grow up. **


 * Perceptible: **


 * 1. Tim has a very perceptible quality of being quite intelligent. **
 * 2. Sometimes people are quite perceptible; sometimes they are not. **
 * 3. It was easily perceptible that the paper he handed in was an F. **


 * Vitality: **


 * 1. I think everyone has some type of vitality in them; it’s part of human nature. **
 * 2. People who are obsessed with vitality sometimes end up failing. **
 * 3. When you hear about success stories, such as Bill Gates, your vitality seems to increase. **


 * Reluctant: **


 * 1. Timmy was very reluctant to do his homework that night. **
 * 2. The butler reluctantly moved to obey his arrogant boss’s demand. **
 * 3. Reluctance can either set you up for failure or success. **


 * Commence: **


 * 1. And then I initiated the commencment of my homework. **
 * 2. Jon procrastinates instead of commencing work he needs to get done. **
 * 3. The carolers at my door commenced into song as soon as I opened my door. **


 * Hauteur: **


 * 1. Paul walked around with much hauteur to his step. **
 * 2. People with too much hauteur make me sick. **
 * 3. John has a lot of hauteur in his personality and therefore is hated by many. **


 * __Chapter 3:__ **


 * ** Fortnight (page 40)-Once in a while.  **


 * I think this is the definition to the word ‘Fortnight’ because in the passage of text that it is located, Nick is describing how once a fortnight a crop of caterers goes to decorate Gatsby’s garden, which in my guess isn’t every night or he’d say every night, so it must mean every once in a while **


 * ** Permeate (page 40)-Fill-up.  **


 * I think ‘Permeate’ means this because in the passage of text in which it is located Nick is explaining how the garden is decorated with a cocktail bar and how the cocktails permeate the garden outside. **


 * ** Lurch (page 40)-Move.  **


 * I think the word ‘Lurch’ means this because in the text it explains how the decorative lights grew brighter as the Earth lurched away from the sun, in other words how day became night. **


 * ** Prodigality (page 40)-Joyfulness; enjoyment.  **


 * I think the word ‘Prodigality’ means this because in the statement Nick is talking about how laughter became easier as the night went on and was spilled with prodigality, and a cheerful word; cheerful and joy are similar words so I infer that prodigality has to do with joy or enjoyment. **


 * ** Stouter (page 41)-Of higher class/quality.  **


 * I believe the word ‘stouter’ means this because it is saying in the text how confident girls weave through the more stouter and stable, so I infer that stouter is similar to stable and has to do with some sort of higher class, also it says the girls are confident, which means they’d go for higher men the normal girls wouldn’t. **


 * ** Opal (page 41)-Elegance; form.  **


 * I think ‘Opal’ means this because it is talking about one of the guests at the party and how she, in trembling opal, grabbed a cocktail, which I can only replace with the word form or elegance. **


 * ** Obligingly (page 41)-In command.  **


 * I believe the word ‘obligingly’ means this because in the passage of text it says how the orchestra conductor changed his rhythm obligingly for her. **


 * ** Erroneous (page 41)-Surprising; shocking.  **


 * I believe ‘erroneous’ means this because in the text Nick states how the erroneous news goes around that the women who starts dancing wildly is a understudy to a famous women, which in my inference would be shocking news so I infer that is what erroneous means. **


 * ** Slunk (page 42)-Started; walked.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘slunk’ means because in the passage of text Nick is describing how he slunk off in the direction of the cocktail table, which with my inference must mean started or walked. **


 * ** Vehemently (page 42)-Clearly; down to the point.  **


 * I think the word ‘vehemently’ means this because in the passage of text Nick is asking two gentlemen if the know the whereabouts of Gatsby, and he says they vehemently told him no, which to my inference and knowledge of the book, tells me they clearly and straight to the point told him they have no idea since no one at the party seemed to even know Gatsby. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Fortnight-Two weeks.  **
 * ** Permeate- To pass into or through every part of; diffuse.  **
 * ** Lurch-An act or instance of swaying abruptly.  **
 * ** Prodigality- The quality or fact of being prodigal.  **
 * ** Stouter- Strong of body; hearty; sturdy.  **
 * ** Opal- A mineral, an amorphous form of silica, SiO 2 with some water of hydration, found in many varieties and colors,including a form that is milky white.  **
 * ** Obligingly-Willing or eager to do favors, offer one's services.  **
 * ** Erroneous-Straying from what is moral, decent, proper.  **
 * ** Slunk-To walk or move in a slow, sinuous, provocative way.  **
 * ** Vehemently- Strongly emotional; intense or passionate.  **


 * Sentences: **


 * Fortnight: **


 * 1. We have another fortnight until Christmas break. **
 * 2. The actual lyrics are “within a week” not “within a fortnight”. **
 * 3. It took Paul several fortnights to complete his masters program. **


 * Permeate: **


 * 1. The spilt milk permeate the cabinets and counter top in my kitchen. **
 * 2. People permeated the front lawn to Tim’s house while he was no where to be seen. **
 * 3. During the winter only ice permeates the pool, nothing else. **


 * Lurch: **


 * 1. The boat lurched to the right as the strong wave hit the left side of the boat. **
 * 2. Tim lurched all over the place due to his over-exhaustion due to lack of sleep. **
 * 3. The sun lurches away from the Earth every night and returns in the morning. **


 * Prodigality: **


 * 1. The prodigality of Robert’s clarinet playing was so supreme that it even surpassed the great master Timothy’s control of the instrument. **
 * 2. Prodigality is a very rare thing that is only found in certain gifted people. **
 * 3. There weren’t any characteristics of prodigality at the school concert that night. **


 * Stouter: **


 * 1. She liked stouter men and was quite specific in what she liked in a guy, however, this got her no where in her love life. **
 * 2. Every one has a dream to be stouter, however, not many accomplish that dream. **
 * 3. If everyone followed Tim’s way of living, they’d be as stout as he is. **


 * Opal: **


 * 1. Brandon completely dislikes the color of Opal; it reminds him of the color of puke. **
 * 2. Today in chemistry we learned the formula to opal! **
 * 3. The opal is the least favorite of my gems; I prefer emerald. **


 * Obligingly: **


 * 1. The musicians obligingly listened to their instructors since they were in charge and have far more knowledge than the musicians do. **
 * 2. John said, “I would be obliged to show you my humble abode, however, I don’t like you very much.” **
 * 3. The mother obligingly made her son hot chocolate to warm him up after he played all day in the snow. **


 * Erroneous: **


 * 1. Paul dislikes erroneous people, and I agree with him. **
 * 2. Tim used to live quite the erroneous lifestyle, however that all changed once he hit high school, now he is a changed man. **
 * 3. I try to avoid people who live erroneously; they are bad influences. **


 * Slunk: **


 * 1. Christine angrily slunk away from the bet because she knew that she had lost. **
 * 2. As soon as awkward Andrea came over, Jack slunk away to his group of friends. **
 * 3. “Now is not the time to slunk, now is the time to run!” Brandon screamed as the dragon approached. **


 * Vehemently: **


 * 1. Eun vehemently practices the clarinet every single day for hours on end so he could one day hope to surpass the prodigal Robert. **
 * 2. When the girl asked Tim out, Tim vehemently shouted yes in a fit of joy knowing that all his dreams had come true. **
 * 3. If one is not vehement about something, one can never become good at that activity. **


 * __Chapter 4:__ **


 * ** Sporadic (page 64)-Unorganized.  **


 * I think the word ‘Sporadic’ means this because in the text Nick is talking about the formless grace of nervous, sporadic games, and with my inference I would guess sporadic relates to formless and means unorganized. **


 * ** Somnambulatory (Page 69)-Temporary; momentary.  **


 * I think the word ‘Somnambulatory’ means this because in the passage of text in which is it used it us said how Mr. Wolfshiem swallows a new sentence he was about to start and lapsed into a somnambulatory abstraction, which in my inference, the only word that makes sense to put there instead of somnambulatory is momentary or temporary. **


 * ** Abstraction (page 69)-Silence.  **


 * I think that the word ‘abstraction’ means this because in the passage of text in which it was used it says how Mr. Wolfshiem swallowed his sentence, and when someone swallows there sentence it is only logical that there would be silence followed by it. **


 * ** Juxtaposition (page 71)-Placement.  **


 * I think the word ‘Juxtaposition’ means this because in the text Mr. Wolfshiem is talking about an execution and then switches to talking about buissness, which is an odd placement of sentences, and Nick even says that to himself after the sentences are said. **


 * ** Facade (page 80)-Area; territory.  **


 * I think the word ‘facade’ means this because in the text in which it is used Nick is saying how him and Jordan are walking through New York and pass all these different locations and then says how they pass the facade of Fifty-ninth street, which to me means area. **


 * ** Succulent (page 71)-Appetizing.  **


 * I think the word ‘Succulent’ means this because in the text, the use of the word is for describing a food, and after saying that it goes on to say Mr. Wolfshiem began eating as soon as possible, so the word must mean appetizing. **


 * ** Hash (page 71)-Type of food.  **


 * I think the word ‘Hash’ means this because in the text in which it is use, the men are out at a restaurant and it says the hash arrived at their table. **


 * ** Monopolizing (page 74)-Owning.  **


 * I believe the word ‘monopolizing’ means owning because the way it is used in the text it says that men demanded the privilege of monopolizing her that night, which in my inference I would expect it to mean own her for that night. **


 * ** Beaux (page 75)-Relationships.  **


 * I think that this is the definition to ‘Beaux’ because in the passage before it is used Jordan tells how Daisy had a relationship with Gatsby and then the passage the proceeds she says she had a few beaux of her own, which to me seems to be comparing herself to Daisy. **


 * ** Splendor (page 78)-Happiness.  **


 * I believe the word ‘splendor’ means this because in the text it Nick realizes that Gatsby did not come out that night in Chapter 1 because of the stars but because Daisy, and he says Gatsby emerged out of his purposeless splendor, which I am inferring means happiness because he is filthy rich and has a great life but it is purposeless because he doesn’t have Daisy. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Sporadic- Appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional.  **
 * ** Somnambulatory-T o walk during sleep; sleepwalk.  **
 * ** Abstraction-secret removal, especially theft.  **


 * or **
 * ** Abstraction-an impractical idea; something visionary and unrealistic.  **
 * ** Juxtaposition-An act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.  **
 * ** Facade-The front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one.  **
 * ** Succulent-Rich in desirable qualities.  **
 * ** Hash- A dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables, as of leftover corned beef or veal and potatoes, sautéed in a frying pan or of meat, potatoes, and carrots cooked together in gravy.  **
 * ** Monopolizing-To obtain exclusive [|possession] of; keep entirely to oneself.  **
 * ** Beaux-A frequent and attentive male companion.  **
 * ** Splendor-Brilliant or [|gorgeous] appearance, coloring, etc.;magnificence.  **


 * Senetnces: **


 * Sporadic: **
 * 1. The dragon sporadically blew fire at Charles as he kept trying to draw closer to the dragon in an effort to defeat it and save the town. **
 * 2. Tyler’s sporadic movements won him first place in the dance off. **
 * 3. Her step size was so sporadic that Brandon yelled at her to walk like a normal human being or leave. **


 * Somnambulatory: **
 * 1. Tim had a somnambulatory adventure last night, so much, so that he woke up in an unfamiliar person’s house. **
 * 2. I usually don’t somnambulate at night; I remain sound asleep in my bed. **
 * 3. While somnambulatory walking through his house two nights ago, Robert, proceeded to fall down the stairs but get right back up without awakening at all. **


 * Abstraction: **
 * 1. The abstraction of Robert’s prized golden clarinet could only have been done by the one and only Timothy, Robert’s arch-nemesis. **
 * 2. He tried to fulfill the abstraction of the cookies from the cookie jar, however, he had to get through Christine first, and that would be impossible. **
 * 3. Brandon had finally come up with the greatest abstract idea on turtles ever, unfortunately John ruined it through his screaming about cake. **


 * Juxtaposition: **
 * 1. Paul juxtaposed the two children to determine which of the two was taller. **
 * 2. The juxtaposition of the two houses clearly showed how much richer the Robinson’s are than the Smith’s. **
 * 3. Due to the juxtaposition of the bands in the competition, it was clearly shown how the first band was much better than the second, however, the second wasn’t really that bad at all. **


 * Facade: **
 * 1. The facade of the school was so colorful one would think it was a mural from far away. **
 * 2. The facade of Andrew’s house every year is decorated with so many Christmas decorations that some would think it is a Christmas fair, not a house. **
 * 3. The facade was not colorful, nor happy, but a bleak and dull gray color that easily depressed the thoughts of Jack as he stared at it. **


 * Succulent: **
 * 1. The cake was so succulent that John could not help but let the world know about it until he ate it for himself. **
 * 2. Robert had the most succulent clarinet Timothy had ever seen; Timothy knew then he had to steal it. **
 * 3. “I don’t see what is so succulent about pie?” Brandon complained as James smacked him in the face. **


 * Hash: **
 * 1. Tim eats five hashes a day and still remains fit! **
 * 2. One who hasn’t eaten a hash, is one who has not lived yet. **
 * 3. “Sorry fellows, we don’t make hashes,” the waiter told Phil. **


 * Monopolizing: **
 * 1. Being in a relationship means that each partner monopolizes oneself to the other. **
 * 2.The game of monopoly is all about monopolizing different areas and getting cash from your friends. **
 * 3. A husband cannot monopolize more than one wife to himself. **


 * Beaux: **
 * 1. Sarah has a constant beau with her all the time, however, that beau is a different person every time I see her. **
 * 2. Some girls have beaux that follow them all the time, however, they are not dating. **
 * 3. It is not healthy for a girl to have a beau that they don’t want around them. **


 * Splendor: **
 * 1. “What a splendor clarinet Robert! It’d be a shame if something were to happen to it.” Timothy said as Robert unveiled his prized golden clarinet to him. **
 * 2. Phil did a splendid job on his Algebra 2 quiz the other day, so well in fact that his parents bought him a pet giraffe. **
 * 3. After Bill cleaned his room it looked so splendor and clean that Bill had a huge smile on for the rest of the day. **


 * __Chapter 5:__ **


 * What I think the words mean: **


 * ** Elongating (page 81)-Lengthening; growing.  **


 * It think this is what the word ‘elongating’ means because in the text Nick is describing how the lights formed two elongating glints upon the roadside wire, and in my inference of what that means it seems like the glints are lengthening as he drives by due to the physics of light. **


 * ** Tactlessly (page 83)-Specifically.  **


 * I thin this is the definition to the word ‘tactlessly’ because in the text Nick is saying how the offer was obviously and tactlessly only for a service to be rendered, which to me tactlessly would have to be a word similar in meaning to obviously, so it must mean specifically. **


 * ** Bleared (page 84)-Foggy; warped.  **


 * I think the word ‘bleared’ means this because in the text it says how it was raining out and then goes on to say how Gatsby would look out the bleared windows waiting for something to happen, so because it is raining bleared must describe the visibility of the windows due to the rain. **


 * ** Endured (page 86)-Followed; continued.  **


 * I think the word ‘endured’ means this because in the text there was a pause that occurred in the conversation that Gatsby and Daisy were having and it endured horribly due to the pause. **


 * ** Defunct (page 86)-Not functional.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘defunct’ means because it is describing a clock on a mantelpiece in Nick’s living room, and by the look of the word I could infer that it means dysfunctional. **


 * ** Distraught (page 86)-Nervous.  **


 * I think this is what ‘distraught’ means because in the text Fitzgerald uses this word to describe Gatsby’s eyes when he is looking at Daisy, and it is known he is very nervous about seeing her. **


 * ** Conscientiously (page 87)-Anxiously.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘conscientiously’ means because in the text it states how Gatsby is looking back and forth at Daisy and Nick conscientiously, which to me seems to mean anxiously. **


 * ** Confounding (page 89)-Shocking.  **


 * I think this is what ‘confounding’ means because in the text it says how there was a change in Gatsby that was simply confounding which in my inference means shocking. **


 * ** Exultation (page 89)-Worry.  **


 * I think the word ‘exultation’ means this because in the text Nick is describing how Gatsby had no gesture of exultation after Nick had returned to the room, and it is known that Gatsby’s mood had completely changed, so I presume the word means worry. **


 * ** Monograms (page 92)-Areas.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘monogram’ means because in the text Nick is describing how it had monograms of Indian Blue. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Elongating- To draw out to greater length; lengthen; extend.  **
 * ** Tactlessly-Lacking a keen sense of what to do or say.  **
 * ** Bleared-To make dim, as with tears or inflammation.  **
 * ** Endured-To bear without resistance.  **
 * ** Defunct-No longer in effect or use.  **
 * ** Distraught-Distracted.  **
 * ** Conscientiously-The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one’s conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action.  **
 * ** Confounding-To perplex, or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise.  **
 * ** Exultation-Lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.  **
 * ** Monograms-A design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, embroidered on clothing.  **


 * Sentences: **


 * Elongating: **
 * 1.The man’s house seemed to elongate as we drew near it. **
 * 2. Brandon’s essay elongated as he thought of more and more ways to disprove the existence of bigfoot to his college professor. **
 * 3. As Tim ran the 6 mile race, the road seemed to elongate as he grew more tired. **


 * Tactlessly: **
 * 1. John is very tactless when it comes to talking to girls. **
 * 2. Paul tactlessly stared at the class when the professor asked him to solve the math problem. **
 * 3. Phil is quite shy; he is tactless when it comes to talking to other humans. **


 * Bleared: **
 * 1. As it rained harder and harder, the windows bleared, making them hard to see out of. **
 * 2. The lights in the horror movie bleared as the killer appeared out of nowhere behind the protagonist. **
 * 3. When someone who doesn’t wear glasses, wears them, their vision becomes quite bleared. **


 * Endured: **
 * 1. It takes a lot of courage and strength to endure the pain of marching band, that is why many people quit. **
 * 2. Tim endured the pain as he lifted the 200 pound weight and showed off to all the other people in the weight room. **
 * 3. It pained me to watch the documentary on Justin Bieber, but I had to endure the pain to win the bet for $100. **


 * Defunct: **
 * 1. Robert’s car was defunct after the car accident; he had completely totaled it. **
 * 2. The Xbox 360 was defunct after Christine had gotten angry at it and smashed it. **
 * 3. The virus had completely made the computer defunct and this angered John, a lot. **


 * Distraught: **
 * 1. Tim was quite distraught at dinner that night due to his over exhaustion. **
 * 2. Alex was distraught from his friends as the pretty girl passed through his vision. **
 * 3. It is important to not get distraught when taking a test because that could ruin one’s chances at passing. **


 * Conscientiously: **
 * 1. Dave conscientiously knew what he was doing was wrong, but he did it anyway because all his friends were. **
 * 2. Robert can’t make very good decisions because he is very conscientiously weak. **
 * 3.Something deep within him, Brandon conscientiously knew that the decision that seemed wrong would end in a positive way. **


 * Confounding: **
 * 1. Robert confounded Timothy with his Clarinet skills; Timothy had no idea of how good Robert actually was until now. **
 * 2. Phil confounded himself when he looked in the mirror and saw how short his hair was after the haircut. **
 * 3. John confounded Brandon when he showed Brandon the amazing song he had written within the span of an hour. **


 * Exultation: **
 * 1. Christine had no exultation after the Pokemon battle because she had lost. **
 * 2. Paul was filled with exultation after he had gained an A+ on the final exam. **
 * 3. The emotion of exultation needs to gained through process of working hard and success. **


 * Monograms: **
 * 1. For Christmas last year Robert obtained a robe that had his own personal monogram on it. **
 * 2. Having a monogram of one’s initials on their own clothing seems kinda of arrogant to me. **
 * 3. Monograms, when done correctly are beautiful things. **


 * __Chapter 6:__ **


 * ** Transpired (page 97)-Changed; continued.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘transpired’ means because in the text it is talking about a conversation that transpired into a different subject, which I infer it means changed or continued. **


 * ** Laudable (page 97)-Huge; motivated.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘laudable’ means because in the text it describes how the man had laudable initiative on his day off. **


 * ** Meretricious (page 98)-Aggressive.  **


 * I think the word ‘meretricious’ means aggressive because in the text Nick is talking about Gatz’s father’s business and saying how it is vast and vulgar and so the word meretricious must means something similar to those previous words. **


 * ** Ineffable (page 99)-Not ending.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘ineffable’ means because it is describing how Gatz was spinning gaudiness in his brain of something that is not real, and ineffable could be a descriptive word for stating how it felt to Gatz, and to him it felt non-ending because it was coming from his imagination. **


 * ** Gaudiness (page 99)-Happiness.  **


 * I think the word ‘gaudiness’ means this because in the text it is describing ineffable gaudiness that stemmed from his brain which I would guess means imagination and usually when something comes out of one’s imagination it is usually joyful to that person. **


 * ** Reveries (page 99)-Ideas; concepts.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘reveries’ means because in the text it is talking about imagination and the way Fitzgerald uses reveries, it appears to me it means the ideas/concepts that one would base their imagination off of. **


 * ** Debauchee (page 100)-Innovator.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘debauchee’ means because in the text it says debauchee pioneer. **
 * ** Brothel (page 100)-Environment.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘brothel’ means because in the text it is describing the frontier and how it was violent **


 * ** Ingratiate (page 101)-Acquaint.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘ingratiate’ means because in the text Nick is saying how he is trying to ingratiate himself with Jordan’s senile aunt. **


 * ** Profoundly (page 102)-Greatly.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘profoundly’ means because in the text is says Gatsby was profoundly affected that Tom was there. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Transpired-To occur; to happen.  **
 * ** Laudable-Deserving praise; praiseworthy.  **
 * ** Meretricious-Alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry; characteristics of a prostitute.  **
 * ** Ineffable-Incapable of being expressed or described in words.  **
 * ** Gaudiness-Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way.  **
 * ** Reveries-A state of dreamy meditation; daydream.  **
 * ** Debauchee-A person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.  **
 * ** Brothel-A house of prostitution.  **
 * ** Ingratiate-To establish oneself in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort.  **
 * ** Profoundly-Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge.  **


 * Sentences: **


 * Transpired: **
 * 1. The events that transpired next shocked everyone and are still remembered by the witness who were there that day. **
 * 2. The concert transpired the way everyone thought it would; horribly. **
 * 3. Life throws things that transpire well and transpire badly at you all the time. **


 * Laudable: **
 * 1. Timothy’s abilities at clarinet are quite laudable. **
 * 2. To be laudable at something is what everyone want to gain on life. **
 * 3. Timothy used to laudable at clarinet, until Robert beat him in a clarinet duel and won. **


 * Meretricious: **
 * 1. Many trashy girls dress meretriciously for dances and proms. **
 * 2. Paul tries not to associate with meretricious people. **
 * 3. I don’t see the point of looking meretricious, to me it just ruins someone’s reputation. **


 * Ineffable: **
 * 1. The beauty of that composition of music is so ineffable. **
 * 2. Tim was ineffable when it came to describing the events of the previous night. **
 * 3. It’s quite hard to describe an ineffable event to someone. **


 * Gaudiness: **
 * 1. Robert is quite gaudy when it comes to his clarinet skills. **
 * 2. Usually gaudy people are referred or thought of as dirty. **
 * 3. John’s drum solos were so gaudy; they were filled with fast playing, poly rhythms, and mixed meters. **


 * Reveries: **
 * 1. Brandon journeys into many different reveries during class; some bring him on brilliant adventures and some into horrible nightmares. **
 * 2. I have more reveries during the day time in the form of day dreaming rather then at night in the form of actual dreams. **
 * 3. When Tim looked up into the sky he was taken away by reveries of being able to fly, then reality hit him again. **


 * Debauchee: **
 * 1. A debauchee who find drugs pleasuring can usually end up overdosing. **
 * 2. Paul is a debauchee; he finds food very addictive. **
 * 3. Sarah is a debauchee for exercising; she does it 24/7. **


 * Brothel: **
 * 1. Robert’s parents always told him to stay clear of brothels. **
 * 2. I personally think brothels are filthy and disgusting and would never want to go there. **
 * 3. Brothels are made for one thing and one thing only, prostitution. **


 * Ingratiate: **
 * 1. Ben always try to ingratiate himself in the presence of girls by using arrogant tactics. **
 * 2. Some people who are not confident with themselves try to ingratiate themselves whenever they get the chance. **
 * 3. Sam tries so hard to ingratiate himself that he doesn’t realize people already respect him. **


 * Profoundly: **
 * 1. Timothy and Robert decided to put down their differences about the clarinet and have a very profound conversation about it. **
 * 2. I love having profound conversations with people, but that usually doesn’t happen because people are quite ignorant. **
 * 3. Paul has a very profound interest in bears. **


 * __Chapter 8:__ **


 * What I think the words mean: **


 * ** Indiscernible (page 148)-Unavoidable.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘indiscernible’ means because in the text it is talking about Gatsby’s relationships with people and how there is always indiscernible barbed wire in between them. **


 * ** Radiant (page 148)-Wonderful.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘radiant’ means because in the text previous it is talking about gay and radiant activities, which gay means happy, so it must be a similar word. **


 * ** Ravenously (page 149)-Greedily; aggressively.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘ravenously’ means because in the text it says he took what he could get and uses the word ravenously to describe the way in which he does it. **


 * ** Unscrupulously (page 149)-Immorally.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘unscrupulously’ means because in the text it says how Gatsby took what he could and uses this word to describe the way in which he did so. **


 * ** Stratum (page 149)-Social class; upbringing.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘stratum’ means because in the text it says that Gatsby got Daisy to believe that he was from the same Stratum as her. **


 * ** Liable (page 149)-Trustworthy.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘liable’ means because it says he was liable at the whim of an impersonal government, which in my inference the only word you can replace liable with is trustworthy. **


 * ** Whim (page 149)-Mercy.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘whim’ means because it says he was at the whim of an impersonal government, which in my inference can only be replaced with mercy. **


 * ** Wicker (page 149)-A type of wood.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘wicker’ means because in the text it is talking about a deck, which are usually made out of wood, and how the wicker of it shined. **


 * ** Settee (page 150)-A piece of furniture.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘settee’ means because in the text it is talking about how the wicker of it shined. **


 * ** Huskier (page 150)-Hoarse.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘huskier’ means because in the text it is saying how her sickness was making her voice huskier. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Indiscernible- Cannot be seen or perceived clearly .  **
 * ** Radiant- Bright with joy, hope, etc.  **
 * ** Ravenously-Intensely eager for gratification or satisfaction.  **
 * ** Unscrupulously-To not have or show a strict regard for what one considers right.  **
 * ** Stratum-One of a number of portions or divisions likened to layers or levels.  **
 * ** Liable-Legally responsible.  **
 * ** Whim-An odd or capricious notion or desire.  **
 * ** Wicker-A slender, pliant twig.  **
 * ** Settee-A seat for two or more persons, having a back and usually arms, and often upholstered.  **
 * ** Huskier-Big and strong.  **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sentences: **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Indiscernible: **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. The questions on the math test were quite indiscernible, making it hard to answer them. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Conversations with people that are indiscernible leave me feeling confused and awkward. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. The rhythm in the song was very indiscernible, challenging Robert completely. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Radiant: **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Tim’s smile when he found out he made it into his top college was so radiant that everyone around him was instantly happy. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. The beauty of the house was so radiant that no one wanted to leave at the end of the party. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. The sky was very radiant that morning, however, by the end of the day it was as dark as night. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ravenously: **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Paul ravenously ran every day that month hoping to lose weight. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. He ravenously asked the girl out, only to be disappointed. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Brandon ravenously paid attention in class to learn all he could. **


 * Unscrupulous: **
 * 1. John is quite and unscrupulous person when it comes to people’s religion; he disproves them all and says his religion is better. **
 * 2. Paul unscrupulously told the boy that his music is better then the boy’s. **
 * 3. Jordan told the man unscrupulously that he does not need to say thank you so much. **


 * Stratum: **
 * 1. The Earth has many different stratum inside of it. **
 * 2. Social stratum are very dividing and there are very different mindsets in each one. **
 * 3. I like chocolate cake with multiple stratum in it. **


 * Liable: **
 * 1. Your parents are liable for you until you move out of the house and move on in the world. **
 * 2. On school field trips, teachers are liable for their students. **
 * 3. Being liable for something is a very great responsibility. **


 * Whim: **
 * 1. Brandon had the whim to suddenly go on a run at 12:30 A.M. at night. **
 * 2. Tim has some strange whims sometimes, for example, when he wanted to go swimming during below zero weather. **
 * 3. For me, most whims occur when I am so tired that I am really hyper. **


 * Wicker: **
 * 1. The chairs in my sun room are made out of wicker. **
 * 2. Wicker is very easy to burn, making great use for fires. **
 * 3. Wicker is usually light except if it is part of heavy furniture. **


 * Settee: **
 * 1. Robert doesn’t have any couches in his house, instead he has many Settees. **
 * 2. The one settee Paul has in his house is made out of wicker. **
 * 3. The hotel that John stayed at over the summer had many different settees by the pool. **


 * Huskier: **
 * 1. The definition for huskier explains why they call the dogs huskies. **
 * 2. When someone has a cold their voice tends to become huskier. **
 * 3. The man was slightly huskier than the average Joe. **


 * __Chapter 9:__ **


 * What I think the words mean: **


 * ** Pasquinade (page 163)-Explanation.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘pasquinade’ means because in the text when Catherine was on the stand Nick said he thought the whole case would be ended with Catherine’s racy pasquinade. **


 * ** Coroner (page 163)-Position in a court case.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘coroner’ means because in the text it says the during the court case Catherine looked at the coroner with determined eyes. **


 * ** Solidarity (page 165)-Feelings; emotions.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘solidarity’ means because in the text it says that Nick began to feel a scornful solidarity between Gatsby and him and everyone else and this was at the time when Nick was trying to contact people for the funeral. **


 * ** Incessantly (page 167)-Nervously.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘incessantly’ means because in the text it says that Mr. Gatz began pulling at his beard so incessantly that it was hard for Nick to get his coat off. **


 * ** Sparse (page 167)-Old.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘sparse’ means because in the text it is describing Mr. Gatz’s beard which is also referred as gray. **


 * ** Ajar (page 168)-Confused expression.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘ajar’ means because in the text it says how after Mr. Gatz saw his son’s body his mouth was ajar. **


 * ** Unpunctual (page 168)-Unorganized.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘unpunctual’ means because in the text it is describing Mr. Gatz’s tears as they ran down his face. **


 * ** Splendor (page 168)-Greatness.  **


 * I think this what the word ‘splendor’ means because in the text it is describing Gatsby’s halls and uses the word splendor. **


 * ** Deferred (page 168)-Left as they were.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘deferred’ means because in the text Nick tells Mr. Gatz that he left the arrangements deferred because he didn’t know how he wanted them arranged. **


 * ** Coverlet (page 168)-Some sort of sheet the goes on a bed.  **


 * I think this is what the word ‘coverlet’ means because in the text it says Mr. Gatz saw the embroidered coverlet and tried to take it from the bed. **


 * What the words actually mean: **


 * ** Pasquinade- A satire or lampoon, especially one posted in a public place.  **
 * ** Coroner-An officer, as of a county or municipality, whose chief function is to investigate by inquest, as before a jury, any death not clearly resulting from natural causes.  **
 * ** Solidarity-Union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.  **
 * ** Incessantly-Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending.  **
 * ** Sparse-Not thick or dense; thin.  **
 * ** Ajar-Neither entirely open nor entirely shut; partly open.  **
 * ** Unpunctual-Not strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; late; not  **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;"> prompt. **
 * ** Splendor-Brilliant or [|gorgeous] appearance, coloring, etc.;magnificence.  **
 * ** Deferred-Postponed or delayed.  **
 * ** Coverlet-A bed quilt that does not [|cover] the pillow, used chiefly for warmth;bedspread.  **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sentences: **
 * Pasquinade: **
 * 1. The sign pointing to the entrance was a pasquinade because it pointed to a wall. **
 * 2. Pasquinades in public are often times very humorous to those read them. **
 * 3. My friends didn’t believe me when I told them about the hilarious pasquinade I saw yesterday. **


 * Coroner: **
 * 1. The court case started late because the coroner showed up 90 minutes behind schedule. **
 * 2. When a court case involves a coroner you know that that case is serious business. **
 * 3. Tim wants to be a coroner when he grows up. **


 * Solidarity: **
 * 1. Most school clubs are started from solidarities. **
 * 2. Solidarities are great ways to make new friends that have common interests as you. **
 * 3. Paul wanted to join the solidarity about crime at his school until he heard it wasn’t worth it. **


 * Incessantly: **
 * 1. Brandon incessantly continued on his speech about why dogs are better than cats. **
 * 2. In school, often the teacher can’t speak incessantly because of kids talking. **
 * 3. It’s quite annoying when you try to tell someone something and you can’t tell them incessantly because you are constantly being interrupted. **


 * Sparse: **
 * 1. The man’s hair was quite sparse because he was an elderly man. **
 * 2. The material of the shirt was too sparse to wear during winter. **
 * 3. The cat’s fur was not sparse at all; it was completely full and heavy. **


 * Ajar: **
 * 1. His mouth was ajar when he heard of the tragic news. **
 * 2. Even thought the cat’s mouth was only a ajar, a menacing hiss came out of it. **
 * 3. He could see through the ajar door that someone was inside the room. **


 * Splendor: **
 * 1. The splendor of the great hall of the mansion was too much for the old man. **
 * 2. The song was filled with great splendor that made you want to keep listening to it. **
 * 3. There was no splendor found anywhere in the junk yard. **


 * Deferred: **
 * 1. The flight was deferred for three hours due to storms. **
 * 2. Tim was tragically upset when he found out the track meet was deferred until next week. **
 * 3. Brandon’s doctor appointment couldn’t be deferred due to its great importance. **


 * Coverlet: **
 * 1. The coverlet was a splendid red color, however, I thought it was quite distasteful. **
 * 2. I only use coverlets during the winter when it is very cold. **
 * 3. Tim is different; he uses coverlets in the summer and not during the winter. **


 * Unpunctual: **
 * 1. Paul is a very unpunctual guy. **
 * 2. I hate being unpunctual, it often gets me in trouble. **
 * 3. Tim is very unpunctual during school; he gets a lot of detentions because of it. **