Gatsby_Ch. 1&2_Vocab

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strident

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Loud and harsh; grating. Often used to describe a voice or sound that is shrill and unpleasant.

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feigned

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Pretended or simulated; not genuine. Often used to describe emotions or actions that are not sincere.

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effeminate

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Having traits traditionally associated with women; often used to describe a man who is perceived as having feminine qualities.

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flounced

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To move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner; often used to describe a dramatic exit or entrance.

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disdain

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

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vitality

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The state of being strong and active; energy.

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cynical

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

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grotesque

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Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted; often used to describe something that is bizarre or unnatural.

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supercilious

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

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privy

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Informed about something secret or not generally known; often used in legal contexts.