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Vocab Gatsby Flashcards

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Initiative (n)

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The power of opportunity to act or take charge before others do

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Countenance (n)

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A persons face or facial expression

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Supercilious (adj)

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Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

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Scorn (n)

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The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless

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Fractiousness (adj)

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Disobedient or unruly

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Vitality (n)

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The state of being strong and active

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Reproach (n)

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The expression of disapproval or disappointment

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Languid (adj)

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Displaying physical exertion; slow and relaxed

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Sumptuous (adj)

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Splendid and expensive looking

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Intimation (n)

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An indication or hint

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Incessant (adj)

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Continuing without pause or interruption

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Proprietary (adj)

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Relating to an owner or ownership

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Cynical (adj)

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Believing that people are motivated by self interest

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Melancholy (n)

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A feeling of pensive sadness

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Levity (n)

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The treatment of a serious matter with humor

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Poignant (adj)

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Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

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Florid (adj)

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Having a red or flushed complexion

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Corpulent (adj)

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Fat

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Elegant (adj)

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Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

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Provincial (adj)

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Of or concerning a province of a country or empire

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Convivial (adj)

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Friendly, lively, and enjoyable

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Malevolence (n)

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The state of being malevolent (evil, wishing harm on someone)

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Subterfuge (n)

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Deceit used in order to achieve ones goal

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Benediction (n)

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The utterance or bestowing of a blessing at the end of a religious service

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Insolent (adj)

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Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

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