Gatsby Ch. 5 Vocab Let’s meet the words

Gary felt obliged to Lucy because she gave him a ride across the pond. oblige verb - to place under a debt of gratitude for favor or service

Making a “mix tape” is now a craft of the past, since the cassette tape is defunct. defunct adj. - no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning From the Latin defunctus, meaning “dead”

Everyone tried to convince Steve that the strawberry was too big a meal, but he remained obstinate, determined to eat it. obstinate adj. – stubborn; unwilling to change an attitude, opinion, or course of action--to the point of being difficult

In Oregon--where Ms. Bech is from-- people are always on the lookout for some kind of vestige that will prove Bigfoot really exists. vestige (noun) - a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something no longer present or in existence

I always wanted a BeDazzler, a nifty tool that makes it easy to garnish any fabric with gems and rhinestones! garnish (verb) – to adorn or decorate; to provide or supply with something ornamental

The scanty amount of candy-coated chocolates in this supposed treat is ridiculous! scanty/scantily (adj.)/(adv.) – lacking in amount, quantity; meager; not adequate

When Gotham City is in disarray, there’s only two people who can restore order: Batman and Robin. disarray (noun) - state of disorder or confusion

It was clear the student had only read Sparknotes and not the actual novel because of his nebulous answer. nebulous adj. - hazy; vague; indistinct; cloudy; lacking definite form or limits