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chapter 4
great gatsby
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| knickerbocker | pants that rolled up just below the knee |
| 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 | god's punishment |
| rajah | Indian ruler |
| elicit | evoke or draw out |
| valor | great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. |
| somnabulatory | sleepwalking |
| denizen | an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place. |
| jaunty | having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. |