vocab: the great Gatsby part 1 Flashcards

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ambiguous

A

open to more than one interpretation; inexact, unclear

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2
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apathetic

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showing no interest or enthusiasm

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3
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contiguous

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sharing a common border

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4
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epigram

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a short, clever saying

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5
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excursion

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a short trip, usually for leisure

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6
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extemporize

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to improvise

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7
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fervent

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displaying a passion or intensity

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8
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impenetrable

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impossible to pass through

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9
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incessant

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continuing without interruption

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10
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intimation

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a hint

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11
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levity

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humor, esp. during a serious situation

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12
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pastoral

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associated with country life

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13
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peremptory

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leaving no opportunity for refusal or debate

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14
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privy

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aware of something private (one is privy to the event)

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15
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reproach

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to express disapproval of

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16
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riotous

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  1. wild and uncontrolled
  2. 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

19
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supercilious

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acting superior to others