Ch. 2 Gatsby Vocabulary

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saunter (v.)

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To walk about in an idle or leisurely manner; to stroll.

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supercilious (adj.)

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Patronizingly haughty; exhibiting an attitude of arrogant superiority.

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contiguous (adj.)

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Next to something in geographical space; adjacent.

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vicinity (n.)

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The area around or near a particular place.

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indeterminate (adj.)

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Not able to be determined or stated in a precise way; vague.

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countenance (n.)

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The face as an expression of mood, emotion, or character; a facial expression that offers approval or moral support.

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discreetly (adv.)

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Unobtrusively; done without drawing undue attention to oneself.

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shiftlessness (n.)

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Laziness or passivity; an unwillingness to work; a lack of ambition or drive.

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strident (adj.)

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Unpleasantly loud or harsh.

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incredulously (adj.)

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Done in a manner that conveys a reluctance to believe; skeptically.