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The Great Gatsby Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epigram | short poem, especially a satirical one, |
| supercilious | behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others |
| extemporizing | compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation |
| rotogravure | a printing system using a rotary press with intaglio cylinders |
| peremptory | insisting on immediate attention or obedience |
| oculist | an ophthalmologist or optometrist |
| contiguous | sharing a common border; touching. |
| omnibus | a volume containing several novels or other items previously published separately |
| erroneous | wrong; incorrect. |
| innuendo | an allusive or oblique remark or hint |
| convivial | cheerful and friendly |
| rivulets | a very small stream. |
| caterwauling | make a shrill howling or wailing noise |
| somnambulatory | resembling or characteristic of a sleepwalker |
| denizen | an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place |
| caravansary | an inn with a central courtyard for travelers in the desert regions |
| contingency | a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty |
| expostulation | an expression of protest, not a rant exactly, but often lengthy |
| pandered | gratify or indulge |
| addenda | an item of additional material added at the end of a book or document |
| amorphous | without a clearly defined shape or form |