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Ch. 2- Great Gatsby
Vocab for chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contiguous | side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| pastoral | characterized by, or depicting rural life, scenery, etc. |
| countenance | the face, especially when considered as expressing a person's character or mood |
| incessant | not ceasing; continuing without interruption |
| languid/lanquid | without energy or spirt; without enthusiasm; sluggish:inactive |
| hauteur | haughty manner or spirt; arrogance |
| strident | having or making a loud or harsh sound; shrill |
| deft | dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever |
| ambiguously | vaguely; more than one meaning; causing uncertainty or confusion |