great gatsby ch 1-3

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16 Terms

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compulsion

an intense, irresistible urge to perform a specific behavior or mental act. Synonyms urge, impulse

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cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Synonyms negative, pessimistic

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incredulous

unwilling or unable to believe something skeptical. Synonyms doubtful, suspicious

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languid

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort slow and relaxed. Synonyms slow, sluggish

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scorn

a feeling or expression of contempt or disdain. Synonyms hatred, disgust

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wistful

longingly yearning for something that may never be attained. Synonyms longing, yearning

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ambiguous

unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made. Synonyms unclear, obscure

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apathetic

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Synonyms indifferent, unemotional

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vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy. Synonyms energetic, strong

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dissension

disagreement that leads to discord or conflict. Synonyms disagreement, dispute

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gaudy

extravagantly bright or showy, typically tasteless. Synonyms flashy, tasteless

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impetuous

acting quickly without thought or care impulsive. Synonyms impulsive, unplanned

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innuendo

an indirect or subtle reference, typically a suggestive or disparaging one. Synonyms implication, insinuation

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permeate

to spread or flow throughout something to saturate. Synonyms fill, penetrate

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revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. Synonyms declaration, announcement

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tumultuous

marked by disturbance, noise, or confusion. Synonyms loud, thundering