Gatsby Ch. 1-3 Flashcards

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feigned

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fictitious; not genuine or real

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2
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solemn

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somber, gloomy; marked by grave sedateness and earnest sobriety

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3
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perpetual

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continuing forever; everlasting

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4
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reproach

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an expression of rebuke or disapproval

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5
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fractious

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tending to be troublesome; unruly, irritable

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6
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conscientious

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meticulous, careful

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7
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deft

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characterized by facility and skill

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8
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contemptuous

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manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

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peremptorily

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putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; expressive of urgency or command

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extemporaneous

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composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment; impromptu

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11
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sensibilities

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awareness of and responsiveness toward something; ability to receive sensations

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12
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indeterminate

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not definitely or precisely fixed; vague; not known in advance, not leading to a definite end or result

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13
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haughty

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blatantly and disdainfully proud; having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior

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14
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countenance

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look, expression; mental composure

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proprietary

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one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something; something that is used, produced, or marketed legally

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16
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inexhaustible

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incapable of being used up; incapable of being wearied or worn out

17
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shiftless

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lacking in resourcefulness; inefficient, lazy

18
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affected

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having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt

19
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immoderate

A

exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds

20
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languid

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drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion; weak

21
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toil

A

long strenuous fatiguing labor; struggle, battle

22
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permeate

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to diffuse through or penetrate something

23
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erroneous

A

containing or characterized by error; mistaken

24
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credulity

A

readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence

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indignant
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy
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provocation
incitement: something that arouses or stimulates
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florid
very flowery in style; ornate; elaborately decorated
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convivial
related to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
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obstetrical
of, relating to, or associated with childbirth
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insolent
insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct; overbearing