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Chapter 5 Vocabualry
From The Great Gatsby
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tactless | lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others |
| scrutinize | to examine in detail with careful or critical attention |
| harrowed | distressed |
| ecstatic | of, pertaining to, or characterized by ecstasy; rapturous |
| defunct | no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning |
| demoniac | of, pertaining to, or like a demon; demonic |
| obstinate | Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; stubborn |
| disheveled | hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt; untidy |
| disarray | disorder; confusion |
| nebulous | hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused |