Gatsby Vocab 4

Something that is said or done that offends or insults someone

Being left out of the meeting was seen as a personal affront by the senior employee.

Having no clear shape, structure, or defined form

The artist shaped the amorphous clay into a beautiful vase.

Extremely large in size or amount

Building the new bridge was a colossal project that took over ten years to complete.

Behaving as if you are better or more important than other people

The manager spoke in a condescending tone that made his employees feel disrespected.

The automatic repetition of words or phrases spoken by another person, often associated with certain developmental conditions

The therapist worked patiently with the child whose echolalia caused him to repeat every question asked to him.

Making you feel very excited, happy, and full of energy

Skiing down the mountain for the first time was an exhilarating experience for her.

Very violent, powerful, or fierce

The hikers were warned to stay away from the ferocious wild animal near the trail.

Extremely upsetting or frightening, often because of a difficult or painful experience

The survivors shared harrowing stories about the earthquake that destroyed their village.

Not showing personal feelings or warmth; cold and distant in manner

The automated customer service felt cold and impersonal compared to speaking with a real person.

Feeling angry and upset because of something that seems unfair or wrong

The student was indignant when she received a low grade despite working very hard on her project.

A hint or indirect suggestion that something is true or will happen

There was no intimation that the company would close, so the workers were shocked.

A collection of wild or unusual animals kept in a place for people to see, or a large mixed group of different things or people

The old manor house was famous for the owner's menagerie of exotic birds and reptiles.

To spread through every part of something completely

The smell of fresh bread began to permeate the entire house.

Having a sad and mournful sound or quality

The plaintive cry of the lost child could be heard throughout the shopping mall.

Relating to a region outside the main cities, or having a narrow and limited way of thinking

After living in the city for years, she found the provincial town too quiet and slow.

Punishment that is given to someone for doing something wrong or harmful

The villain in the story finally faced retribution for all the crimes he had committed.

Relating to the use of a special instrument that separates light into colors to analyze the properties of substances

Scientists used spectroscopic analysis to determine which gases were present in the distant star.

Very expensive, grand, and impressive in appearance or quality

The guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with many delicious dishes at the wedding.

In a way that is dishonest and willing to do wrong things to get what you want

The corrupt businessman unscrupulously cheated his customers to earn more money.

In a very strong, forceful, and passionate way

She vehemently disagreed with the new school policy and wrote a letter to the principal.