vocab: the great Gatsby part 1 Flashcards
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ambiguous
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open to more than one interpretation; inexact, unclear
2
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apathetic
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showing no interest or enthusiasm
3
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contiguous
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sharing a common border
4
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epigram
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a short, clever saying
5
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excursion
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a short trip, usually for leisure
6
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extemporize
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to improvise
7
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fervent
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displaying a passion or intensity
8
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impenetrable
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impossible to pass through
9
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incessant
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continuing without interruption
10
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intimation
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a hint
11
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levity
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humor, esp. during a serious situation
12
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pastoral
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associated with country life
13
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peremptory
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leaving no opportunity for refusal or debate
14
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privy
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aware of something private (one is privy to the event)
15
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reproach
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to express disapproval of
16
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riotous
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- wild and uncontrolled
- funny
17
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strident
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loud and harsh; grating
18
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sumptuous
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luxurious; appearing expensive
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supercilious
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acting superior to others
