great gatsby vocab Flashcards by Reina James | Brainscape

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incredulous

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not believing

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contemptuous

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scornful

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vehement

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forceful

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vacuous

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stupidly empty of ideas

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defunct

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no longer in existence

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obstinate

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stubborn

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laudable

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praiseworthy

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ineffable

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inexpressible

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affront

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an insult

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rancor

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extreme hatred or ill will

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redolent

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fragrant

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fortuitous

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accident but lucky

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superfluous

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unnecessary

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supercilious

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arrogant

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countenance

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facial expression

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erroneous

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incorrect

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inept

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clumsy

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punctilious

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paying close attention to detail

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disconcerting

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causing someone to feel unsettled

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commensurate

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proportional