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The Great Gatsby Ch. 6-9 Vocabulary

AB
meretriciousalluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions
turgidexcessively ornate or complex in style or language
debaucheea person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; one given o debauchery
lethargicdrowsy; sluggish; lazy
euphemisman inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
menageriea collection of wild or unusual animals, or an unusual and varied group of people
dilatorytending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy
tumultuousraising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy
magnanimousgenerous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or the need to seek retribution
truculentfierce; cruel; savagely brutal
luminositythe quality or condition or radiating or reflecting light
redolentwith a strong, pleasant, or particular scent 2) sugestive or reminiscent of something
stratuma social class or level of society consisting of people or similar cultural, economic, or educational status
vestibulean enclosed area at the entrance of a railroad car 2)a small room/hall between an outer door and main part of the building
garrulousexcessively or pointlessly talkative 2) using too many words
forlornlonely and miserable as though deserted or abandoned 2)expressing hopelessness and despair
superfluousbeing more than is sufficent or required; excessive
bulbousbulb-shaped; bulging
elocutiona person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public
panderto cater to the lower tastes and desires of others or to exploit their weaknesses


American Literature
Upson-Lee High School
Thomaston, GA

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