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Gatsby Vocab 1
Gatsby Chapter 1-2 Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Feign | to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend. |
| Supercilious | having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy |
| Conscientious | meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular |
| Incredulous | indicating or showing unbelief. |
| Reciprocal | mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent |
| Wan | of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color |
| Complacent | often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied. |
| Intimation | make known subtly and indirectly; hint. |
| Infinite | indefinitely or exceedingly large. |
| Anon | in a short time; soon |
| Contiguous | connecting without a break; uninterrupted |
| Facet | aspect; phase; side |
| Cower | to crouch, as in fear or shame |
| Interpose | to step in between parties at variance; mediate |
| Apathetic | not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive |
| Languid | lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent |
| Imply | to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated |
| Strident | having a shrill, irritating quality or character |
| Deft | nimble; skillful; clever |
| Clad | dressed; covered |