Great Gatsby CH 1-3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
feign
to imitate deceptively; make believe, pretend.
Supercilious
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those views as unworthy
Conscientious
Careful, Meticulous, particular
incredulous
showing unbelief; indicating
reciprocal
mutual; corresponding; matching, complementary; equivalent
Wan
Lacking color; unnatural or sickly pallor
Complacent
often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self satisfied
intimidation
make known subtly and I detector; hint
Infinite
Exceedingly large
Anon
in a short time, soon.
Contiguous
Connecting without a break; uninterrupted
Facet
aspect; phase; side
cower
to crouch, in fear of shame
interpose
to step in between parties at variance; meditate
apathetic
Indifferent or unresponsive
languid
lacking in spirit or interest; indifferent
imply
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated
Strident
having a shrill, irritating quality or character
Deft
nimble, skillful, clever
Clad
dressed, covered
permeate
penetrate through the pores; pass every part of
innuendo
an indirect comment about something derogatory of nature
erroneous
error, Wrong
Vehement
strongly emotional; intense, passionate
