Great gatsby Flashcards

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Moth

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An insect with two pairs of broad wings covered in microscopic scales, typically drably coloured and held flat when at rest.

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Scampered

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run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement.

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Toil

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To work very hard for a prolonged time.

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Fortnight

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A period of 2 weeks

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Caterer

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a person or company providing food and drinks at a social event

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Glisten

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To shine by reflecting light from a wet or smooth surface.

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cordial

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Being cordial is defined by a friendly and sympathetic kindness

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Innuendo

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An undirected way or a disguised way for saying something without saying it clearly.

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Hardware

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A mechanical equipment, necessary for conduction an activity. It can be recognized for the theory and design.

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Flannel

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Napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel

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Unfold

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To open or spread out something that was from a folded aspect.

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whereabout

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A place where a person or a thing is

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Linger

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To spend a long time over something or somewhere.

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Remark

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To give your opinion or thought about something you notice.

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Eyesore

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A way of referring to a place that is really ugle

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alter

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To make something different in a particular way.

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Skeptically

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The doubt that something is true

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Escort

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To go with someone and make sure that they arrive to some place safely.

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YIELD

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produce or provide

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Ramble

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Ramble means walk for a pleasure in the countryside.

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ascertained

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To make certain, definite, and precise also, to ascertain is defined as to verify or confirm something

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Rowdy

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Noisy and possibly violent and disorderly.

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Bow

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Bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.

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Asunder

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To turn apart and divide

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Reluctance

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Unwillingness to do something

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Cluster

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When a small group of people come together

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Mistress

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a woman who has a relationship with a married man

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Gamble

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To risk money in form of a game or for fun.

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disappointment

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Someone or something that isn’t what you thought

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Threadbare

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Becoming thin and tattered with age.

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Girder

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A large structure made of iron or steel. It is usually used to build brides or the framework of large buildings.

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Rivalry

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A serious and often continuing competition

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Harsh

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Cruel or more severe than it is necessary.

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Ivory

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The substance that forms the tusks of some animals.

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Denizen

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A person, animal, or plant that lives or is found in a particular place.

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Rumor

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An unofficial piece of information that may be truth or lie, it quickly spreads

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Flask

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a container for liquid