Great gatsby Ch 1 + 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Feign
to imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend
Supercilious
Having and showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views unworthy
Conscientious
Meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular
Incredulous
Indicating or showing unbelief
Reciprocal
Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent
Wan
Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color
Complacent
Often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied
Intimation
Make known subtly and indirectly; hint
Infinite
Indefinite or exceedingly large
Anon
In a short time; soon
Contiguous
Connecting without a break; uninterrupted
Facet
Aspect; phase; side
Cower
To crouch, as in fear or shame
Interpose
To step in between parties at variance; meditate
Apathetic
Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
Languid
Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent
Imply
To indicate or suggest without being explicitly states
Strident
Having a shrill; irritating quality or character
Deft
Nimble; skillful; clever
Clad
Dressed; covered