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The Great Gatsby
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epigram | a short poem expressing a single thought |
| vacuous | empty, devoid of matter |
| extemporize | to perform, to sing or play an instrument |
| oculist | a physician who treats diseases of the eyes |
| contiguous | sharing an edge or boundary |
| hauteur | arrogance |
| supercilious | characterized by haughty scorn, disdainful |
| dissension | a difference of opinion, especially leading to contention or strife |
| affectation | a show or display, any artificial behavior made to impress others |
| convivial | fond of feasting, drinking and good company |