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Gatsby Vocabulary

AB
Epigram“a short witty poem expressing a single thought”
Extemporizing“to perform without prior preparation”
Oculist“a physician who treats the diseases of the eyes”
Erroneous“mistaken”
Obstetrical“medical practice that deals with pregnant women”
Labyrinth“an intricate structure of interconnecting passages”
Nebulous“cloudy
Meretricious“attracting attention in a vulgar manner”
Euphemisms“the act of substituting a vague statement for one considered blunt or offensive”
Inexplicable“difficult to explain or account for”
Libertine“one who acts without moral restraint”
Scrutiny“close observation”
Corroborate“to strengthen or support with other evidence”
Unpunctual“acting or arriving late for an appointment”
Provincial“limited in perspective”
Incoherent“unable to think in a clear or orderly manner”
Pandered“to act as a go between in sexual intrigues”
Commensurate“corresponding in size or degree”


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