Great Gatsby 6-9 Flashcards

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Laudable

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Adj

Praise worthy or commendable

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Ingratiate

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V.

To work your way into good graces or favor with someone else

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Dilatory

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Adj

Slow or procrastinating

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Tentative

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Adj

Unsure or uncertain

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Portentous

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Adj

Ominous or threatening

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Irreverent

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Adj

Lacking respect

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Vicarious

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Adj

Acting in place of another person or thing

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Rancor

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N

Bitter resentment

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Garrulous

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Adj

Excessively wordy

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Laden

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Adj

Excessively burdened or loaded down

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