Gatsby chapter 3 vocab flashcards

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Permeate

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To spread throughout

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Innuendo

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An indirect or subtle reference, often implying something negative or suggestive.

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Erroneous

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Incorrect or mistaken.

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Vehement

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Showing strong and passionate emotion.

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Cordial

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Warm and friendly.

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Impetuous

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Acting quickly and without thought or care.

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Vacuous

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Lacking intelligence or thought; empty.

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Corpulent

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Having a large, bulky body; fat.

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Provincial

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Narrow-minded or unsophisticated; related to a province.

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Din

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A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.