Gatsby 6-7 Flashcards
1
Q
Notoriety
A
State of being famous for a bad quality
2
Q
Meretricious
A
Apparently attractive but having no value
3
Q
Gaudiness
A
Bright or showy
4
Q
Debauchee
A
A person given excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
5
Q
Euphemisms
A
Indirect word or expression replacing another word
6
Q
Dilatory
A
Intended to cause delay
7
Q
Boisterously
A
Noisy, energetic
8
Q
Abyss
A
Deep, bottomless chasm
9
Q
Inviolate
A
Free or safe from injury
10
Q
Tumultuous
A
Disorderly
11
Q
Gibberish
A
Meaningless Speech
12
Q
Libertine
A
Person who behaves without moral principles
13
Q
Magnanimous
A
Very generous or forgiving
14
Q
Expostulation
A
Strong disapproval or disagreement
15
Q
Truculent
A
Aggressively defiant
