Catcher In The Rye Vocab Flashcards
Incognito (adj./adverb)
Having one’s true identity concealed
Synonyms: anonymous, disguised
Antonyms: known, openly
Because she was wearing a mask, her face was incognito
Some social media users create incognito accounts.
Fiend (noun)
A person who is excessively fond of or addicted to something; an evil spirit or demon
Synonyms: fanatic, freak
Antonyms: critic, nonadmirer
When it comes to chocolate, I am a fiend.
Unfortunately, he died from lung cancer because he was a smoking fiend.
Monotonous (adj.)
Dull and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
Synonyms: boring, repetitive, lackluster
Antonyms: exciting; versatile
Waking up in the morning for school is a monotonous routine.
I did not enjoy her books because I felt they were very monotonous.
Ostracize (verb)
To exclude someone from a society or group
Synonyms: avoid, reject, oust
Antonyms: accept, include
New students often feel ostracized.
I try not to ostracize others because I understand how it feels.
Pacifist (noun)
A person who is against war and violence
Synonyms: demonstrator, peacemaker
Antonyms: militant, fighter
MLK was a pacifist.
World peacr could be achieved if everyone was a pacifist.
Putrid (adj.)
Decaying or rotting and emitting a terrible stench
Synonyms: rancid, foul
Antonyms: sweet, fresh, aeromatic
Aged cheese may be putrid.
Take out the trash regularly otherwise it will produce a putrid odor.
Qualms (noun)
Uneasy, feelings of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct
Synonyms:anxiety,
insecurity
Antonyms: certainty, trust
I always have qualms before a test.
My cousin has qualms about her future.
Sadistic (adj.)
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering or humiliation on others
Synonyms:
perverse, vicious
Antonyms:
kind, humane
The bully was sadistic.
The sadistic criminal was imprisoned
for hurting the bankteller.
Unanimous
adj.
Fully in agreement
(2+ people)
Synonym:
united
Antonym: split
Unscrupulous (adj.)
Having or showing no moral principle, not honest or fair
Synonyms: underhanded,
crafty
Antonyms: decent, ethical
He was unscrupulous because he rigged the game.
The unscrupulous man went to jail.
