Thursday,+October+29,+2009

We got our new vocab words and discussed words we found under our desks that relate to The Great Gatsby. Also we went over symbols within the book and received a handout with symbols on it. See Ms. Wolfe for handout. Vocab Words
 * 1) Nuzzle (v) - to cuddle, snuggle
 * 2) Lamentation (n) - expression of sorrow or regret
 * 3) Counterfeit (adj) - fake, false
 * 4) Labyrinth (n) - a maze
 * 5) Grotesque (adj) - mishap in a strange and disturbing way
 * 6) Jollity (n) - gaiety, happiness
 * 7) Hitherto (adj) - up to this time
 * 8) Scrutinized (v) - to examine closely
 * 9) Crepuscular (adj) - active at dawn or dusk
 * 10) Proprietor (n) - owner
 * 11) Sentimental (adj) - one influenced by tender feelings
 * 12) Tactless (adj) - lacking or showing lack of concern