Great gatsby Ch 1 + 2 Flashcards
Feign
to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend
Supercilious
Having and showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views unworthy
Conscientious
Meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular
Incredulous
Indicating or showing unbelief
Reciprocal
Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent
Wan
Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color
Complacent
Often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied
Intimation
Make known subtly and indirectly; hint
Infinite
Indefinite or exceedingly large
Anon
In a short time; soon
Contiguous
Connecting without a break; uninterrupted
Facet
Aspect; phase; side
Cower
To crouch, as in fear or shame
Interpose
To step in between parties at variance; meditate
Apathetic
Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive