chapter 1-2 vocab (The Great Gatsby) Flashcards
1
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feign
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to give false appearance / fake
2
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Supercilious
A
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
3
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Conscientious
A
diligent and careful
4
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incredulous
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unwilling or unable to believe something /not accepting whats true
5
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reciprocal
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mutual; shared; interchangeable
6
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wan
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suggestive of poor health
7
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complacency
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self - satisfaction
8
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intimation
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an indication or hint
9
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infinite
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forever; no limitation
10
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anon
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in a short time; soon
11
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contiguous
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side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time
12
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facet
A
small pane of surface
13
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cower
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to crouch down in fear
14
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interpose
A
to place to come between; to intervene or interrupt
15
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apathetic
A
feeling or showing little emotion
