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Great Gatsby Ch 4
Chapter 4 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| denizen | an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place |
| divine retribution | punishment by God |
| elicit | evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions |
| fluctuate | rise and fall irregularly in number or amount |
| jaunty | having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner |
| knickerbocker | loose-fitting trousers gathered at the knee or calf |
| rajah | an Indian king or prince |
| somnambulatory | extremely small |
| sporadic | occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated |
| valor | great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle |