Great Gatsby Vocabulary Flashcards Chapter 1 & 2

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obscure

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Dark, dim; unclear and not readily seen

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oculist

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Eye doctor

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contiguous

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Touching along a boundary or at a point

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sumptuous

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Extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or extravagant

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sensuously

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In a way that is pleasing to the senses

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vitality

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The quality of being lively, strong, and full of energy

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interpose

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To place between

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haughtily

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Arrogantly; with disdain

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countenance

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Appearance; facial expression

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proprietary

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Owning property