The Great Gatsby Chp. 3&4 Vocabulary

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Convivial

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Describes a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

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Impetuous

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Refers to someone who acts without thinking.

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Din

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A loud, unpleasant noise.

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Ascertain

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To confirm.

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Credulity

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Gullibility.

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Languid

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Weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

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Supercilious

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Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

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Elicit

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To draw out a response or reaction.

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Innuendo

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An indirect or subtle reference, often suggestive.

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Proximity

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Nearness in space, time, or relationship.