American Literature Vocabulary

Quarters 2 & 4 - from The Great Gatsby

acute 10,18

despicable 150

harlequin 44

incredulous 129, 135

levity 5

poignant 62

supercilious 11, 28

aesthetic 189

effeminate 11

harrowing 120

indiscreet 127

obtrusive 114

prodigality 44

transitory 189

arresting

florid 53, 106

holocaust 170

ineffable 105

oppressive 128

provincial 54, 188

vigil 131, 153

banter 16

grail 156

incarnation 117

innuendo 44, 49

pasquinade 171

Other quarters:

Quarter 1
Quarter 3
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