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acerb

sour, unripe, bitterly harsh

Latin in origin

acid, acrid

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synonyms:

acidic (more technical)

caustic (more severe)

sharp (vague)

vitriolic (borders on spite)

antonyms:

basic, kind

related words:

acerbically (adv.)

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menagerie (noun) an unusual varied group of people

French in origin

ménagerie

the Great Gatsby ch 7

Liza Dugan

Synonyms:

zoo (specific) collection (vague)

park (vague)

Antonymes

lonely

isolated

Related Words

Farm

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Hauteur (noun)

arrogance

haut

high, fancy, elevated

French in origin

haut, haughty

The Great Gatsby - Chapter 2

Rachel Kauwe

synonyms:

conceit (more technical)

pride (vague)

vanity (ambiguous)

antonyms:

humility, meekness

related words:

haughtily (adverb)

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Ineffable (adjective)

incapable of being expressed in words

effable

utterable, expressible

Latin in origin

ineffabilis, effari

The Great Gatsby - Chapter 6

Rachel Kauwe

synonyms:

unutterable (less technical)

indescribable (more explanation-based)

impossible (vague)

antonyms:

definable, describable

related words:

ineffable (adverb)

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Elocution (noun)

manner of reading or speaking aloud

elocute

speak, declaim

Latin in origin

eloqui, elocutionem

The Great Gatsby - Chapter 9

Rachel Kauwe

synonyms:

articulation (specific)

eloquence (indicates superior ability)

diction (vague)

antonyms:

inarticulation, mispronunciation

related words:

elocutionary (adjective)

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Feigned (verb)

pretended, disguised

feign

to shape, invent, feign

Middle English in origin feint, feign, unfeigned

The Great Gatsby page 1

Lucy Wooldridge

synonyms:

bluffed (informal)

acted (less deceitful)

simulated (more technical)

antonyms:

shown, exposed, told the truth

related words:

feigningly (adverb), feigners (pl. noun)

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Languidly (adverb)

lacking spirit or interest

languidus

faint

Latin in origin

languish, languor

The Great Gatsby page 11

Lucy Wooldridge

synonyms:

slowly (vague)

weakly (more physical)

leisurely (more polite)

antonyms:

active, energetic, vigorous

related words:

languid (adjective)

languidness (noun)

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Jovially (adverb)

with joyous humor

jovialis

of jupiter (the planet that gives off happy energy)

Medieval Latin in origin

jocular, joyous

The Great Gatsby page 25

Lucy Wooldridge

synonyms:

jocosely (sillier)

merrily (less cosmic/spiritual)

cheerfully (vague)

antonyms:

gloomily, sadly, gravely

related words:

jovial (adjective)

jovialness (noun)

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Indeterminate (adjective)

Not clear; not established

in- not

determinate- having defined limits, settled

Middle English in Origin

indēterminātus

The Great Gatsby: p. 25

Adrianna Graves

synonyms:

ambiguous (unclear mainly because of an undecided choice between two alternatives)

general (a bit more specific)

vague (generally very little details)

antonyms:

definite, defined, fixed

related words:

undetermined (adjective)

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Defunct (adjective)

Not functioning, extinct

de- not

funct- work

Latin in origin

-defungi

The Great Gatsby: p. 86

Adrianna Graves

synonyms:

deceased (strictly used for the living)

obsolete (generally used for objects)

vanished (used for both objects and the living for a present state)

antonyms:

alive, existing, working

related words:

dead (adjective)

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Corpulent (adjective)

large/bulky of body

corp- body

Middle English in Origin

corpulentus

The Great Gatsby: p. 48

Adrianna Graves

synonyms:

obese (strictly weighty due to excess fat)

heavy (generally big)

gross (strictly weighty due to excess fat)

antonyms:

skinny, slender, thin

related words:

weighty

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Contiguous (adjective)

Touching; in contact

Con- With

Tig- Touching

Ous- Having the characteristic of

Origin: Latin contiguus

Great Gatsby pg. 29

~Rishi R.

Synonyms:

bordering (touching all-around)

adjoining (next to each other, not exactly touching)

abutting (only at one side)

Antonyms:

Apart, divided, separated

Related words:

Contiguously (adv.)

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Homogeneity (Noun)

Composed of the same elements

Homo- Same

Gen- "That which produces"

Ity- State/condition

Origin: Latin homogeneitās

Great Gatsby pg. 49

~Rishi R.

Synonyms:

Agreement (not physical)

Analogy (more comparative)

Oneness (more of a combination)

Antonyms:

Difference, Dissimilarity, Opposition

Related Words:

Homogeneous (adj.)

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Contemptuous (Adjective) showing or expressing disdain

Origin: Latin "contemptus"

Gatsby ch 6

Liza Dugan

synonyms:

disrespectful

insulting

Antonyms:

approving

admiring

appulding

Related words:

Scornful

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Caterwauling (Verb)

To make a long, wailing cry

Cat- Cat

Waul- Variant of "Wail"

Origin- Middle English Caterwaul

Great Gatsby pg. 60

~Rishi R.

Synonyms:

Shriek (Short)

Squawk (Short)

Yowl (Short)

Antonyms:

Silence, Quiet, Noiseless

Related Words:

Cauterwauling (Noun)

- Cry of a cat

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supercilious (adjective)

haughtily disdainful or contemptuous

super- beyond

cili-

ous-

Latin in origin

The Great Gatsby pg.

Lauren Phillips

Synonyms:

arrogant

scornful

Antonyms:

humble

Related Words:

superciliously(adv)

superciliousness(noun)

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laudable (adjective)

worthy of praise

laud- praise

able- capable

Late Middle English, Latin

The Great Gatsby pg.

Lauren Phillips

Synonyms:

commendable

stellar

Antonyms:

blame worthy

contemptible

Related Words:

laudably (adv)

laudableness (noun)

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Subterfuge(noun)

Escape a consequence/hide something

Subter- below

Fugere- to flee

Origin: Latin

subterfugium

The Great Gatsby(58)

SEAN LONG

Synonyms:

dodge (more obvious)

Deception ( more intentional)

Trick (more crafty)

Antonyms: honesty, honor, innocence

Related words: None

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Incessant(adjective)

Continuation without interuption

Cease- to stop

ant- characterized by

Origin: Middle English

Incessaunte

The Great Gatsby(54)

SEAN LONG

Synonyms:

Constant (less persistent)

Eternal (more transcending)

Continuous (more general)

Antonyms: Intermittent

Related Words:

incessantly(adverb)

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Poignant(adjective)

Strong in mental appeal

Pungent-sharpley affecting

Ant-Characterized by

Origin: Middle English

Poynaunt

The Great Gatsby (57)

SEAN LONG

Synonyms:

sincere(more direct)

Intense (more broad)

Heartfelt (more affectionate)

Antonyms: mild

Related words: poignantly (adverb)

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Punctilious (adjective)

precise in codes of conduct

punct

point and dot

Latin in origin

punctual, punctum

The Great Gatsby p. 64

Katie Spring

synonyms:

fussy (less formal)

persnickety (negative)

conventional (positive)

antonyms:

careless, informal

related words:

punctiliously (adverb)

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Somnambulatory (verb)

to sleepwalk

somn

sleep, dream

Latin in origin

insomnia, intersomnial

The Great Gatsby p. 69

Katie Spring

synonyms:

sleepwalk (informal)

no more known synonyms

antonyms:

no known antonyms

related words:

somnambulate (noun)

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Incredulous (adjective)

indicating disbelief

cred

believe

Latin in origin

credit, credible

The Great Gatsby p. 66

Katie Spring

synonyms:

skeptical (negative)

quizzical (more confused)

suspect (negative)

antonyms:

convinced, credulous

related words:

incredulously (adverb)

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Effeminate (adjective)

displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman

fēmin

woman

Latin in origin

feminine

The Great Gatsby p. 7

Margaret Gunn

synonyms:

womanly (less formal)

feminine (more specific)

antonyms:

masculine, manly

related words:

effeminacy (noun)

effeminately (adverb)

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Tumultuous (adjective)

raising a great clatter and commotion

tumultu

disturbance

Latin in origin

tumult

The Great Gatsby p. 53

Margaret Gunn

synonyms:

violent (broader)

unquiet (broader)

uproarious

antonyms:

calm, quiet

related words:

tumultuously (adverb)

tumultuousness (noun)

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Hauteur (noun)

pride

haut -high

French in origin

haughty

The Great Gatsby p. 30

Margaret Gunn

synonyms:

lordliness (old fashioned)

arrogance

antonyms:

humility, meekness

related words:

haughtiness

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Innuendo (noun)

indirect immatation

innuere

Latin in origin innuendum

The Great Gatsby p.40

Petra Washington

synonyms: insinuation (broader), imputation (accusation)

antonyms: admiration, flattery

related words: innuent, inuit

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Expostulate (verb)

To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct them, to disagree or object

ex- outward, postulare- to demand

derives from Latin, "expostulare"

The Great Gatsby p. 138

Sir Dr. Alexander L. Krupa, PhD

synonyms:

object(more to do with disagreeing), remonstrate (to correct), cavil(more trivial)

antonyms:

agree, concur, acquiesce

related words:

expostulation, (int. verb) expostulated (past) expostulates (present)

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Meretricious (adjective)

attracting attention in a vulgar way, like a prostitute

meretric- to prostitute

derives from Latin, "meretrix/meretric"

The Great Gatsby p. 98

Sir Dr. Alexander L. Krupa, PhD

synonyms:

gaudy (more technical), showy (but not always vugar), garish( attention seeking to point of ridiculous)

antonyms:

modest, inconspicuous, subtle

related words:

meretriciously adv, meretriciousness noun

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Redolent (adjective)

having the odor/smell of (in context) suggestive/reminiscent of

re- again

redolere- to smell

derives from Old English from Old French from Latin: redolere- to smell

The Great Gatsby p. 148

Sir Dr. Alexander L. Krupa, PhD

synonyms:

evocative (less to do with smell), reminiscent (more with memories), aromatic (more about smell),

antonyms:

unfamiliar, foreign

related words:

redolency noun

redolently adv.

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Leisurely (adjective)

acting, proceeding or done without haste

leisure

Anglo-French in origin leisir

The Great Gatsby p.20

Petra Washington

synonyms: comfortable(less broad), languid(less broad)

antonym: action, ambition

related words: relaxation

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Monopolizing(verb)

assume complete possession or control of

Mono

Latin in origin monopolin

The Great Gatsby p.74

Petra Washington

synonym: exclude(broad), possess(broad)

antonym: share, scatter

related words: monopolite

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Deft (adjective)

nimble; skillful; clever

daft- foolish

Origin: derived from the Middle English word "daft"

The Great Gatsby pg. 17

Hope Allen

synonyms:

dexterous (more physical)

adroit (showing skill)

antonyms:

amateur, unskillful, unprofessional

related words:

deftly (adverb)

deftness (noun)

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Grotesque (adjective)

an unnatural art style made from mixing human, animal, and foliage parts

gro- grow

que- and

Origins: derived from the Italian word "grottesco"

The Great Gatsby pg. 99

Hope Allen

synonyms:

deformed (not limited to art)

distorted (not limited to art)

wild (broader)

antonyms:

natural, normal, congenital

related words:

grotesquely (adverb)

grotesqueness (noun)

ungrotesque (adjective)

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Imperceptibly (adverb)

subtly; gradually

im- not

cep/cept- to take

Origin: derived from the Medieval Latin word imperceptibilis

The Great Gatsby pg. 9

Hope Allen

synonyms:

hardly (broader)

barely (broader)

slowly (broader)

antonyms:

very, drastically, notably

related forms:

imperceptible (adjective)

impercetibleness (noun)

imperceptibility (noun)

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Extemporizing(verb)

To do something without practice

Ex-out of

Tempore- time

Latin Origin

Extempore

Great Gatsby page 19

Ben K.

Synonyms:

Improvising(broader)

Ad-libbing(Speech)

Devising(Vague)

Antonyms:

Plan, Prepare, Rehearse

Related Word(s):

Extemporization(noun)

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Portentous(Adjective)

Ominous or momentous significance

Por-Before

Tendere-To stretch out

Latin in orgin-

Portent

Great Gatsby page 135

Ben K.

Synonyms:

Alarming(less severe)

Apocalyptic(More negative)

Fated(More specific)

Antonyms:

Insignificant,Unimportant

Related Words: Portentously (adverb)

Portentousness (Noun)

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Rancor(noun)

Bitter, Long-Lasting Resentment

Rancere- to stink, to be rotten

Latin in origin- Rancid

Great Gatsby page 132

Ben K.

Synonyms:

Animosity(harsher)

Hate(Vague)

Malevolence(closer to ill will)

Antonyms:

Agreement, Amity, Kindness

Related Words:

Rancoured(Adjective)

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Privy (adjective)

Private Nick Paulson

-priv

-Latin: privatus

-The Great Gatsby, page 1

Synonyms:

- confidential, concealed

Antonyms:

-known, open, public

Related Words:

- private, privacy

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Jonquil (noun)

A yellow flower Nick Paulson

junc

French jonquille

Spanish jonquillo

The Great Gatsby page 90

Synonyms

Daisy, rose, sunflower

Antonyms

Herbicide, Sewage, Garbage

Related Words

Narcissus Jonquilla

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Fractious (adjective)

Unruly Nick Paulson

-frac(t)

- Latin: fractus

The Great Gatsby page 7

Synonyms

stubborn, difficult

Antonyms

compliant, easy

Related Words

fractiousness, fractiously

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Affront (noun)

An action or remark that causes offense

front- form behavior conceal feelings

Latin- ad frontem

Old French- afronter

The Great Gatsby pg. 115

Mikki W-G

Synonyms:

Insult (More direct)

Snub (Informal)

Outrage (More physical)

Antonyms:

Compliment, flatter

Related Words:

Affronted

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Garrulous(adjective)

Extremely talkative

ous- full of

Latin- garrulus

The Great Gatsby pg 156

Mikki W-G

Synonyms:

Chatty (informal)

Loquacious (More formal)

Communicative (technical)

Antonyms:

Quiet, soft

Related Words:

Garrulously,,garulity, garrulousness

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Complacency(noun)

Feeling smug or uncritical satisfaction

Complacence-smug/

satisfaction

cy- state or condition

Latin- complacentia

The Great Gatsby pg. 13

Mikki W-G

Synonyms:

Contentment (Vague)

Self-congratulatory (Informal)

Conceited (Specific)

Antonyms:

Modesty, humility

Related Words:

Complacence, Complacent

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florid (adjective)

reddish, rosy, or fancy

flor

flower

Latin in origin

floridus, flor

The Great Gatsby pg.48

Anna Wyngaarden

synonyms:

flamboyant (more intense)

gaudy (more intense)

flashy (more intense)

antonyms:

pale, plain, simple

related words:

floridness (noun)

floridly (adverb)

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corroborated (verb)

to confirm

with, together

Latin in origin

corroboratus, corroborare

The Great Gatsby

pg. 19

Anna Wyngaarden

synonyms:

verified (more serious)

authenticated (more technical)

validated (more serious)

antonyms:

contradicted, denied, opposed

related words:

corroboratory (adj.)

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dilatory (adjective)

delay or procrastinate

apart, away

Latin in origin

dilatorious, dila

The Great Gatsby

pg. 113

Anna Wyngaarden

synonyms:

slow (more severe)

tardy (less technical)

slack (more technical)

antonyms:

prompt, prepared, quick

related words:

dilatoriness (noun)

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Exultation (noun)

a feeling of extreme joy

exult

joy, delight

Latin origin

exultare

The Great Gatsby pg. 89

Chris Lindz

synonyms: triumph (more extreme)

happiness (less intense)

crow (less specific)

antonyms: sorrowful, unhappy, sad,

related words:exult (verb)

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Incessant (adj.)

Continuing without interruption.

cess

to yield, to go

Latin origin

incess

The Great Gatsby pg. 138

Chris Lindz

synonyms: endlessly (more extreme)

ceaselessly (less intense)

always (less specific)

antonyms: discontinuous, noncontinuous

related words: Incessantly(adverb)

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Rivulet (noun)

a small stream

let

to bear, to carry

Italian Origin

rivoletto

The Great Gatsby pg. 51

Chris Lindz

synonyms: brook (less specific)

creek (less specific)

streamlet (more specific)

antonyms: ocean, lake

related words: N/A

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Vehement (adjective)

passionate, with extreme emotion, forceful

mens

mind

Latin in origin-

vehemens, vehems

The Great Gatsby pg 42

Sarah Laskowitz

Synonyms:

earnest(less extreme)

Fervent(more positive connotation)

Antonyms:

unpassionate, unassertive

Related Words:

vehemence(noun)

vehemently(adverb)

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Discordant (adjective)

Disagreeing, conflicting, quarrelsome

discord

disagreement

Middle english in origin-

discordaunt

The Great Gatsby pg. 54

Sarah Laskowitz

Synonyms-

clashing (less formal)

antagonistic (more harsh)

Antonyms-

harmonious

agreeable

Related Words-

discordantly(adverb)

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Jauntily(adjective)

Easily, with confidence, airy, showy, cheerful

Synonyms-

animated(more extreme)

Careless(more negative connotation)

Antonyms-

Depressed

Lethargic

Related Words-

Jaunty(noun)

jaunt

a short excursion for pleasure

French in origin-

jentee, juntee

The Great Gatsby pg. 81

Sarah Laskowitz

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Gaudily (adverb)

excessively showy or flashy

Synonyms:

-flashy (does not include tasteless aspect)

-obvious (not as specific)

Antonyms:

modest, sober

Related Words:

gaud·i·ness, noun

un·gaud·i·ly, adverb

un·gaud·i·ness, noun

gaud

a showy ornament

Latin in origin-

gaudium

The Great Gatsby page 83

Ben Wisler

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Addenda (noun)

an addition

Add

-to add

Latin in origin

addere

The Great Gatsby

Chapter 9,page 166

Synonyms

addition (less specific)

postscript/PS (more informal)

Antonyms

body, trunk

Related Words

addendum (singular)

Alexis Crewse

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Fortuitously (adv)

accidentally

fortuitous

-accidental, by chance

Latin in origin

fors, forte, fortuitous

The Great Gatsby

Chapter 8, page 161

Alexis Crewse

Synonyms

incidentally (more neutral connotation)

luckily (more positive connotation)

accidentally (more neutral connotation)

Antonyms

deliberately, purposefully

Related Words

fortuitous, nonfortuitous, fortuitousness

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Vestibule (noun)

a small hallway between the outer door and main building

vestibule

-(no word parts) a small hallway

Latin in origin

vestibulum-forecourt, entrance

The Great Gatsby

Chapter 9, page 175

Alexis Crewse

Synonyms

passageway (less formal)

lobby (broader meaning and physical being)

Antonyms

exit

Related Words

vestibuled, vestibuling

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Peremptorily (Adverb)

Speaking imperatively, assertively in speech

Peremptory- Urgent or commanding

Latin in origin-

peremptorious

The Great Gatsby pg. 19

David Yeyeodu

Synonyms:

Arbitrarily (More controlling)

Domineeringly (More oppressive)

Promptly (Less assertive, less demanding)

Antonyms:

Indecisively, Apathetically

Related Words:

peremptory, peremptoriness

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Caravansary (Noun)

A large inn, hotel with a large courtyard for accommodating large groups and their vehicles

Caravan

-a large, covered vehicle

French in origin-

caravanserai

The Great Gatsby pg. 114

David Yeyeodu

Synonyms:

Hotel (Doesn't necessarily have a large courtyard)

Inn (Too small, doesn't have a large courtyard)

Caravanserai (Longer version of the same word)

Antonyms:

House, motel

Related Words:

Caravanserial, Caravanserai

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Commensurate (Adjective)

Having the same amount of anything

Com

-together

Mensur

-measure

Latin in origin-

commensuratus

The Great Gatsby pg. 180

David Yeyeodu

Synonyms:

Proportionate (Less exact)

Adequate (Less comparative)

Antonyms:

disproportionate, unfitting

Related Words:

commensurately,

commensuration,

uncommensurate

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Spectroscopic (adj)

viewing light or radiation

spectroscope

- an optical device used to produce and view light spectrums or radiation

Latin in origin

- spectro-, scopium

The Great Gatsby Ch. 3

Blake Moushon

synonyms:

spectroscopical (same)

antonyms:

related words:

spectroscope (noun)

spectroscopically (adverb)

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Denizen (noun)

a person who is a regular attendee

Den

- home

English

denisein

The Great Gatsby Ch. 4

Blake Moushon

synonyms:

citizen (recognized by government)

antonyms:

no-show

related words:

denizenship (noun)

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Pompadour (noun)

hair brushed high on forehead (i.e. Elvis Presley);

pink

French

named after Marquise de Pompadour

The Great Gatsby Ch. 5

Blake Moushon

synonyms:

crimson (darker)

antonyms:

bald, mop-top

related words:

pompadoured (adjective)

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Prodigality(noun)

wasteful extravagance in spending

Prodigal

-recklessly waseful -lavish

Latin

prodigalitas

The Great Gatsby(pg. 40)

Daniel Odeh

Synonyms:absurdity, exaggeration, excess

Antonyms: moderation, unselfishness

Related Words:

Profligacy, Highlife

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Excursion (noun)

A short trip or outing to some place(usually with a special purpose)

excur-to run out or forth

latin(excursio)

The Great Gatsby(pg 2)

Daniel Odeh

synonym-expedition(longer), wandering(no destination)

Antonym-stillness

Related Words

-picnic

bird walk

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Upholstery(noun)-the covering or repair of furniture

upholster-to fit with coverings, cushions

1640-50

The Great Gatsby(pg 27)

Daniel Odeh

synonym

-cushioning

-padding

antonym

-hard padding

Related Words

Tuft, cloth