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ch 7,8,9

Gatsby ch 7,8,9

TermDefinition
lapse a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
insistent persistent or continuing or firm
tentative in a cautious unsure manner.
abrupt suddenly
tumult uproar; disorder; highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling
portentous indicating something important will happen.
irreverent Not respectful; critical of what is generally accepted or respected.
vicarious Taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute.
rancor anger or hatred.
formidable intimidating or impressive — arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge.
humidor Humidor: a container or storage room for cigars. or other preparations of tobacco, fitted with. means for keeping the tobacco suitably moist.
indiscernible Cannot be seen or perceived clearly;
sette a seat for two or more person ,having a back and usually arms ,and often upholstered.
in cahoots in league with
divot hole
garrulous -excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, esp. about trivial matters.
incoherent not sensible, or not said clearly enough to be understood.
conceivable capable of being imagined.
farlon alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for
laden heavily loaded or weighed down.
pasquinade a satire or lampoon, originally one displayed or delivered publicly in a public place.
derange cause (someone) to become insane.
surmise suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
superfuous unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
elocution the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
unutterable too great, intense, or awful to describe.
subtle (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
orgastic Orgasmic (exciting or stimulating; relating to or prone to orgasm).
borne past participle of bear
ceaselessly continuously and without end.
Created by: StathiK
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