chapter 4 gatsby Flashcards
sporadic
periodic or random
disintegrate
to decay-decompose or break up
punctilious
painstaking meticulous strict attention to minute details
disconcerting
confusing,disturbing causing emotional disturbance
retribution
something justly deserve taking revenge or correcting a wrong
sinister
evil bad or wicked
juxtaposition
placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contrast
succulent
rich in desirable qualities
ch 5 obliged
place under a debt of gratitude for some benefits favor or service
scrutinize
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
defunct
no longer in effect or use
obstinate
stubbornly adhering to an attitude opinion or course of action
vestige
a mark or trace visible evidence of something that is no longer present that is no longer present or in existence
garnish
to provide or supply with something ornamental
disarray
disorder or confusion