Great Gatsby Flashcards

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Unaffected

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(Adv, adj, n.) not influenced or changed; free from affectation, genuine

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Levity

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(N.) excessive, over the top, lack of steadiness

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Wistful

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(Adj.) dreamy, pensive, thoughtful but still yearning

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Fractious

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(Adj.) tending to be troublesome, unruly

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Supercilious

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(Adj.) behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superiors to others

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Conscientious

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(Adj.) meticulous, careful

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Wan

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(Adj.) sick, weak, lacking vitality

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Imperative

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(N.) having power to restrain, control, or direct

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Languid

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(adj.) lacking force, lazy, slow

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Unobtrusive

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(adj.) not attracting attention, unnoticeable

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Banter

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(V.) to speak to address in a witty and teasing manner

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Complacency

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(N.) ok-with things, accepting

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Subdued

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(Adj.) Lacking in vitality, intensity, or strength

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Turbulent

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(Adj.) causing unrest or disturbance

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Peremptory

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(V.) Putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay

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Intimate

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(V.) to make known publicly or formally

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Sensibilities

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(Adj.) responsive towards something, excessive feeling

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Rapture

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(N.) a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

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Strident

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(Adj.) characterized by harsh sounds

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Prodigal

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(Adj.) characterized by wasteful expenditure, recklessly spending

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Erroneous

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(Adj.) Containing or characterized by error, mistaken