Gatsby Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 11

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Fervent

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Passionate; showing intense emotion or enthusiasm.

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Wan

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Pale and weak; lacking vitality.

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Contemptuous

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Showing disdain or scorn; expressing a lack of respect.

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Apathetic

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Showing little or no emotion; indifferent.

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Corpulent

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Excessively fat; overweight.

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Indifferent

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Having no particular interest or concern; apathetic.

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Cynical

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Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

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Excited

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Eager and enthusiastic; full of energy.

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Disdain

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The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

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Emotionless

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Lacking any emotional response; impassive.