Catcher in the Rye Vocab Flashcards
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Phony
Not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead.
Ostracize
To exclude someone from a group or society; to reject or shun.
Sadistic
Taking pleasure in the infliction of pain, punishment, or humiliation of others.
Qualm
An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s conduct; a misgiving
Monotonous
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety or interest; unvarying in tone or pitch
Unscrupulous
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Gripe
To complain or grumble about something, especially something trivial or small.
Conscientious
Characterized by extreme care and great effort, wishing to do what is right, especially to do one work or duty well and thoroughly
Adapt
Adjusting to new conditions means making a fit or changing to suit a new purpose.
Fiend
A person who is excessively fond of or addicted to something.
Suave
Charming, confident, relaxed, and elegant.
Lavish
Giving or using a large amount of something; extra generous or abundant, rich, elaborate, or luxurious
