GREAT GATSBYVocabulary for chapters 5 & 6

CHAPTER 5

HARROWED•Distressed; upset

•The busy schedule of a teacher is harrowing at times.

DEFUNCT•No longer in existence or use

•The floppy disk is a now defunct piece of technology.

EXULTATION•Great rejoicing, jubilation

•You could feel the crowd’s exultation at the opening ceremony of the Olympics

NEBULOUS•no clear form; vague; hazy

•The woman’s nebulous clothing hid her body shape

CHAPTER SIX

INSIDIOUS•Treacherous; seductive; harmful in a stealthy/subtle manner•“Sexually transmitted diseases can be insidious and sometimes without symptoms”

TURGID•Swollen; bloated

•Because women are magical creatures, once a month they usually feel turgid.

INEFFABLE•Beyond expression; indescribable; taboo

•The ineffable beauty of panda dogs should be admired by all

HAUGHTILY•Arrogant or proud manner

•Although Jordan seems to be haughty, Nick finds her to be very jaunt.

EUPHEMISM•When an inoffensive word is substituted for a word that is considered offensive

• I’m sorry, but we’re going to have to let you go.

“let you go” takes the place of “fire you”

MENAGERIE•A collection of live, wild animals on exhibit

• If you want to see a menagerie, go to the circus.