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Great Gatsby. Vocabulary 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
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Great Gatsby Vocabulary for chapters 5 & 6
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 defunctpiece 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
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 ineffablebeauty 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.