The Great Gatsby-Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Permeate

A

To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate

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Innuendo

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An indirect comment about a person or thing, esp. Of a disparaging or a derogatory nature

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Erroneous

A

Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong

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4
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Vehement

A

Strongly emotional; intense or passionate

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Cordial

A

courteous and gracious; friendly; warm

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Impetuous

A

Characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc; impulsive

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Vacuous

A

Lacking in ideas or intelligence

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Corpulent

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Large or bulky of body; portly; strout; fat

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Provincial

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Having the manners, and viewpoints considered characteristics of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal

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Din

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A loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy

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