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Vocabulary: The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 and 2 You are responsible for the following: Parts of speech definition a synonym correct usage in a sentence for the vocabulary test.
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Tuesday, January 26 th, 2016 Bell work Quiz: 1. What is the narrator’s name and what is his job? 2. What “Egg” does the narrator and Gatsby live on and what “Egg” does Daisy and her husband live on? 3. What is Gatsby doing when the narrator first sees him at the end of chapter one?
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Reproach verb 1. address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. “Critics of the administration reproached the president for his failure to tackle the deficiency." noun 2. the expression of disapproval or disappointment. “He gave her a look of reproach.“ Synonyms: discredit, disgrace
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Languid (ly) adjective 1.(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. Synonym: relaxed, unhurried 2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue. Synonym: faint, feeble “Daisy reclined languidly on the sofa after dinner.”
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supercilious adjective behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others. “A supercilious lady's maid." Synonyms: arrogant, haughty, conceited
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privy Adjective sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private). Synonym: informed of “He was no longer privy to her innermost thoughts."
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hauteur hōˈtər/ noun haughtiness of manner; disdainful pride. Synonyms: arrogance, pride, snobbery “The unmistakable hauteur in his tone implied that there was no chance of his being wrong.”
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grotesque adjective comically or repulsively ugly or distorted. “He frequently displayed grotesque facial distortions.“ Synonyms: distorted, malformed, misshapen
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proprietary adjective of or relating to an owner or ownership. “The company has a proprietary right to the property.“ “Kleenex is a proprietary name.” Synonyms: copyrighted, trademarked, owner, exclusive
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impetuous adjective 1. acting or done quickly and without thought or care. “Her friend was headstrong and impetuous.“ Synonyms: impulsive, headstrong, rash 2. moving forcefully or rapidly. “An impetuous but controlled flow of water.“ Synonyms: powerful, forceful
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ACT Words: aesthetic adjective 1. concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. “The pictures give great aesthetic pleasure.“ Synonyms: tasteful, artistic, attractive, pleasing
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ACT Words: fortuitous adjective happening by accident or chance rather than design. “The similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous.“ Synonyms: chance, unexpected, unintended, unplanned
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