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The Great Gatsby V4
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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knickerbocker | a New Yorker |
fluctuate | rise and fall irregularly in number or amount |
sporadic | occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated |
divine retribution | supernatural punishment of a person |
rajah | an Indian king or prince |
elicit | draw forth (something that is latent or potential) into existence |
valor | great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle |
somnambulatory | to walk when asleep |
denizen | an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place |
jaunty | having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner |