Gatsby Vocab. 1

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Meticulous

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Careful; wishing to do what is right.

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Conscientious

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Wishing to do what is right; diligent.

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Innuendo

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An indirect comment about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or derogatory nature.

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Apathetic

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Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive.

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Feign

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To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend.

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Supercilious

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Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.

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Punctilious

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Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

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Strident

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Loud and harsh; grating.

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Reciprocal

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Given, felt, or done in return.

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Cower

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To crouch down in fear.