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The Great Gatsby
Chapter 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Strident | Loud or harsh sound; grating |
| Contiguous | Sharing a common border |
| Dilatory | Slow to act; intended to cause delay |
| Nebulous | Hazy, Vague, or ill-defined |
| Garrulous | Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters |
| Knickerbocker | A New Yorker |
| Permeate | To fill or spread thorughout |
| Laudable | Deserving praise and commendation |
| Irreverent | Showing a lack of respect for people or things |
| Humidor | A container for keeping cigars moist |
| Somnambulatory | Related to sleepwalking |
| Debauch | A period of sensual self-indulgence |
| Rancor | Bitterness or resentfulness |
| Feign | To pretend to be affected by something |
| Complacent | Smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself |
| Surmise | To suppose that something is true without any evidence |
| Derange | To throw into confusion or become insane |
| Apathetic | Showing no interest, enthusiasm or concern |
| Formidible | Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large |
| Vacuous | Lacking ideas or intelligence |
| Ecstatic | Overwhelmingly happy or joyful |
| Vehement | Showing strong feeling; forceful or passionate |