The Great Gatsby Vocab Flashcards
1
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Affection
A
A particular habitat adopted to give a false impression
2
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Amorphous
A
Lacking definite form
3
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Commensurate
A
Proportional in size or degree
4
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Contingent
A
Depending upon chance or fulfillment of a condition
5
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Corroborate
A
To strengthen or support with other evidence
6
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Denizen
A
An inhabitant of a particular area
7
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Epigram
A
Any witty saying or expression with very few words
8
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Euphemism
A
A vague statement substituted for one considered blunt or offensive
9
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Innuendo
A
A derogatory implication in an expression
10
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Nebulous
A
Hazy, vague
11
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Pander
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To kiss up to people in attempt to win them over
12
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Provincial
A
Limited or unsophisticated in point of view
13
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Scrutiny
A
Close observation
14
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Subterfuge
A
A plan or trick for deceiving an enemy
15
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Superfluous
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Being more than is sufficient or required
