Gatsby Vocabulary

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Epigram

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Short, witty poem expressing a single thought

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extemporize

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performing without prior preparation (verb)

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Contiguous

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Connecting without a break (adj)

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Innuendo

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Indirect, derogatory implication

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caterwauling

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a shrill, discordant sound (noun)

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meretricious

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attracting attention in a vulgar manner (adj)

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scrutiny

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a close observation (noun)

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corroborate

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to strengthen or support with other evidence (verb)

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amorphous

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lacking definite form (adj)