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Chapter 8 Vocabualry
From The Great Gatsby
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ravenous | extremely hungry or greedy for something |
| Redolent | with a strong, pleasant, or particular scent; |
| Whim | a sudden thought, idea, or desire—especially one based on impulse rather than reason |
| Corroborate | to give or represent evidence of the truth of something; to confirm or substantiate |
| Fortuitous | happening by accident or chance; |
| Ecstatic | 1) showing or feeling great pleasure or delight; 2) completely dominated by an intense emotion |
| Indiscernible | impossible to see or understand |
| Unscrupulous | not restrained by moral or ethical principles;dishonest; corrupt |
| Stratum | a social class or level of society consisting of people or similar cultural, economic, or educational status |
| Sharper | a skillful cheat, especially in gambling |