Vocabulary Flashcards from The Great Gatsby

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Ambiguous

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Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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Coherence

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The quality of being logical and consistent.

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Condescend

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Show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.

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Contemptuous

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Showing contempt; scornful.

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Homogeneity

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The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

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Poignant

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Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

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Notoriety

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The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

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Vehement

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Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

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cynical

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