Vocabulary Awesome words used in Gatsby that you can use in your own writing!

Coherence - clarity, natural connection Martin’s moment of coherence came after he realized he could squeeze into the birdfeeder and reach the sunflower seeds.

Deft - skillful With deft paws, Bandit worked on his rodeo skills.

Turbulent – disturbed; in commotion The deer took out their frustration with the gas guzzling SUV’s in a turbulent manner.

Unobtrusively – not noticeable, without getting in the way Daphne unobtrusively tried to blend in with the reptile exhibit.

Pessimist – negative thinker Louis was a pessimist and kept all the happiness out of the habitat.

Ambiguously-capable of being understood in more than one way The movie did not end ambiguously; we knew that Wendy and her brothers would not forget their adventure with Peter Pan.

Deferred - postponed Alice’s return home was deferred by a tea party with the Hatter and the Hare.

Obscure – vague; not easily seen The tiny dragonfly was obscured by the large gorilla.

Oculist - optometrist The oculist advertised on a large billboard.

Strident – harsh and insistent Mittens was strident in his reviews of the movie, The Great Mouse Detective.

Florid – ruddy, rosy Karl was sad that his hat was hot pink and not a florid hue.

Ascertain - determine Farmer Jon was able to ascertain that the his chickens were having a rough week.

Malevolence – ill will The evil cat’s eyes gleamed with malevolence.

Poignant – moving; emotionally affecting The poignant scene of the holiday brought back my childhood memories.

Vehemently – powerfully; passionately Batman vehemently corrects grammar.