1. Terms: “cried to beat the band” p 39. To the greatest possible degree.
Chapter 1. p.5-26
Vocabulary:
feign: to pretend
epigram: short, witty saying
supercilious: arrogant; scornful
jaunty: lively; happy; carefree
extemporize: improvise; make up
banns: marriage announcement
oculist: eye doctor
peremptory: arrogant
intimation: hint, clue
Symbols:
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Chapter 2. p
Vocabulary:
sumptuous – luxurious; splendid
interposed - interrupted
hauteur - arrogance
Symbols:
Terms: “cried to beat the band” p 39. To the greatest possible degree.
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Chapter 3. p
Vocabulary, Colors, Allusions
Innuendo: suggestion
Prodigality: extravagance
Erroneous: mistaken, incorrect, wrong
Convivial: friendly; agreeable
Homogeneity: uniformity; consistency
Staid: settled; not changing
Spectroscopic: dealing with observing a spectrum
Impetuous: acting without thinking
Contralto ~ alto
Vacuous: empty
Florid: reddish; rosy
Corpulent: fat
Vinous: resembling or containing wine
Discordant din: loud, harsh noise
Subterfuge: deception; trick; scheme
Insolent: boldly rude and disrespectful
Symbols:
Allusions
“moving her hands like Frisco danced” – Frisco was a jazz dancer
Belasco – playwright, theatrical producer
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2. Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
Chapter 4. p
Vocabulary:
somnambulatory: sleep walking
denizen: resident
sauterne: semi-sweet white wine
Symbols:
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Chapter 5. p
Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
reproach: find fault with; blame
Colors:
Allusions: Kant: 18th century German philosopher who would gaze at a church steeple while thinking
Chapter 6. p
Vocabulary
meretricious: showy; flashy
debauchee: a person addicted to excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures (libertine)
euphemisms: the substitution of a mild expression for an offensive one.
dilatory: tending to delay or procrastinate; slow
Incarnation: living being or thing
Symbols:
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Chapter 7. p
Vocabulary:
caravansary: large inn or hotel
inviolate: undisturbed; free from violation
precipitately: hastily; quickly; prematurely
portentous: ominous; as if something bad will happen
tattoo: signal for soldiers to go to their rooms; knocking pulsation
expostulation: a kind protest or objection
truculent: fierce; cruel; savagely brutal
Symbols:
Terms: Kapiolani: a place in Hawaii.
Trimalchio is a character in the Roman novel The Satyricon; he is a man who, through hard work and perseverance, has attained power and wealth.
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3. Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
Chapter 8. p
Vocabulary:
redolent: fragrant
quickening: movement
fortuitous: accidental; by chance
Symbols:
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Chapter 9. p
Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
pasquinade: satire or parody
surmise: guess
superfluous: excessive
ulster: man’s coat
orgastic: intense or unrestrained excitement; orgasmic.
Why couldn’t Nick forgive Tom?
Chapter 8. p
Vocabulary:
redolent: fragrant
quickening: movement
fortuitous: accidental; by chance
Symbols:
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Chapter 9. p
Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
pasquinade: satire or parody
surmise: guess
superfluous: excessive
ulster: man’s coat
orgastic: intense or unrestrained excitement; orgasmic.
Why couldn’t Nick forgive Tom?
Chapter 8. p
Vocabulary:
redolent: fragrant
quickening: movement
fortuitous: accidental; by chance
Symbols:
Questions?
Chapter 9. p
Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
pasquinade: satire or parody
surmise: guess
superfluous: excessive
ulster: man’s coat
orgastic: intense or unrestrained excitement; orgasmic.
Why couldn’t Nick forgive Tom?

4. Terms: Kapiolani: a place in Hawaii.
Chapter 7. p
Vocabulary:
caravansary: large inn or hotel
inviolate: undisturbed; free from violation
precipitately: hastily; quickly; prematurely
portentous: ominous; as if something bad will happen
tattoo: signal for soldiers to go to their rooms; knocking pulsation
expostulation: a kind protest or objection
truculent: fierce; cruel; savagely brutal
Symbols:
Terms: Kapiolani: a place in Hawaii.
Trimalchio is a character in the Roman novel The Satyricon; he is a man who, through hard work and perseverance, has attained power and wealth.
Questions?
Chapter 8. p
Vocabulary:
redolent: fragrant
quickening: movement
fortuitous: accidental; by chance
Symbols:
Questions?
Chapter 9. p
Vocabulary, Colors, & Allusions
pasquinade: satire or parody
surmise: guess
superfluous: excessive
ulster: man’s coat
orgastic: intense or unrestrained excitement; orgasmic.
Why couldn’t Nick forgive Tom?