Gatsby Vocabulary Flashcards

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Banter

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the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

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Communicative

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ready to talk or impart information

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Complacent

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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

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Incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

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Intricate

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very complicated or detailed

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Privy

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sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)

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Reproach

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(address someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

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Scorn

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the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

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Suppress

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forcibly put an end to

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Turbulent

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characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm