The word drearier means dull, blank, lifeless, or depressing
Answer:
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Explanation:
<span>The most prevelant rumor is that Gatsby got his money through bootlegging (illegal sale of alcohol), which he did through his ties to the mob. Daisy tells Tom at one point, that Gatsby owned a chain of drug stores, and that is how he got rich.</span>