Chapters 1&2 Vocab
given or felt by each toward the other; mutual:
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm
What is cordial?
This is the "wealthier side" of our town named after a popular breakfast food.
This is our main character and the voice of the novel.
Who is Nick Carraway?
This is the main phrase, albeit an annoying one, of our mysterious party-thrower
What is old sport?
indefinitely or exceedingly great
What is infinite?
containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong
What is erroneous?
The occupation (that means job, fyi) of Nick Carraway.
What is a bonds man?
This character is the "side chick" to a gentleman married to Daisy Buchanan.
Who is Myrtle Wilson?
Gatsby does this in order to sway Daisy back in his favor.
What is throwing fancy parties?
not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
What is apathetic?
to walk during sleep; sleepwalk
What is somnambulate? (somnambulatory)
Tom's mistresses husband does this for living.
These two characters are related, AND in what way?
Gatsby believes he recognizes Nick Carraway from...
What is World War I?
dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
What is deft?
of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive
What is impetuous?
A plethora of these being thrown (literally, not like a party) around Gatsby's house represents the abundance of wealth many of our characters have.
What is shirts?
Daisy Buchanan wants her daughter to become this, meaning a careless, happy person.
What is a beautiful fool?
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
What is supercilious?
large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat
What is corpulent?
This legendary actor, also featured in The Departed, Good Will Hunting, and the Bourne Series, plays our mysterious millionaire in the book's film adaptation.
Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?
The love interest of our narrator.
Who is Jordan Baker?
Gatsby looks for this at night to give him a sense of love and hope.
What is the green light on Daisy's boat dock?