catcher in the rye Flashcards

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illegitimate

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unauthorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules

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spendthrift

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person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

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blasé

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unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

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verification

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the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

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nostalgic

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characterized by or exhibiting feelings of longing or wistful affection for the past

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qualms

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uneasy feelings of doubt,worry, or fear especially about one’s own conduct

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harrowing

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distressing

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rake

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a dissolute person, loose in morals or conduct

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illiterate

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unable to read or write

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rile

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to make someone annoyed or irritated

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suave

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smoothly but often superficially polite and agreeable

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ostracize

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to exclude someone from a society or group

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unscrupulous

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having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

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nonchalant

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giving an effect of easy unconcern or indifference

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inane

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silly; stupid

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digression

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a temporary departure from the main subject of speech or writing

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provocative

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causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

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boisterous

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noisy energetic and cheerful

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compulsory

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required by law or rule, obligatory

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lavish

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rush elaborate or luxurious

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predagogical

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of or relating to teachers or education

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raspy

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having a rough harsh sound

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reciprocal

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a relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other

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capacity

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the ability to do something; a mental or physical ability

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unanimous

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agreeing comepletely

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atheist

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a person who believes there is no god

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pacifist

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a person who believes that war and violence are unjustified

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conscientious

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marked by or done with exactness and thought; careful

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frock

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a woman’s or child’s dress

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aristocratic

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distinguished in manners or bearing