The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Flashcard: Chapters 4-6

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Evasion

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A noun that means a purposeful indirect answer; an excuse.

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Suppressed

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An adjective that describes something that is restrained or forcibly restricted.

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Insidious

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An adjective used to describe something that is deceitful.

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Ramification

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A consequence of an action or event.

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Haughty

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An adjective that means arrogantly superior.

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Deceitful

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An adjective describing something that is misleading or dishonest.

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Indirect Answer

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A response that does not directly address the question, often used to avoid giving a clear response.

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Consequence

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A result or effect of an action or condition.

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Arrogantly Superior

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A phrase describing someone who believes they are better than others.

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Restraint

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The action of holding something back or limiting it.