Gatbsy Ch. 3 &4 Vocab

Gaudy

(adj.) flashy, showy; not in good taste

permeate

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

innuendo

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

vehemently

with intense emotion

sauntered

To walk at a leisurely pace; stroll

ascertain

to find out

lurched

staggered; stumbled

sporadic

(adj.) occurring at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order

puntilious

Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful

proprietor

An owner of a store or other business

abstraction

Dealing with ideas rather than events/physical things

benediction

blessing