Great gatsby Ch 1 + 2 Flashcards

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Feign

A

to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend

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2
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Supercilious

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Having and showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views unworthy

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3
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Conscientious

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Meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular

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4
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Incredulous

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Indicating or showing unbelief

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5
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Reciprocal

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Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent

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6
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Wan

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Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color

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7
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Complacent

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Often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied

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8
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Intimation

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Make known subtly and indirectly; hint

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9
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Infinite

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Indefinite or exceedingly large

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10
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Anon

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In a short time; soon

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11
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Contiguous

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Connecting without a break; uninterrupted

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12
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Facet

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Aspect; phase; side

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13
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Cower

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To crouch, as in fear or shame

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14
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Interpose

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To step in between parties at variance; meditate

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15
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Apathetic

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Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive

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16
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Languid

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Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent

17
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Imply

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To indicate or suggest without being explicitly states

18
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Strident

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Having a shrill; irritating quality or character

19
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Deft

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Nimble; skillful; clever

20
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Clad

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Dressed; covered