The Cater in The Rye Vocabulary

Question 1

Phony

Answer 1

Not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead

Question 2

Ostracize

Answer 2

To exclude someone from a group or society; to reject or shun

Question 3

Sadistic

Answer 3

Taking pleasure in the infliction of pain, punishment, or humiliation on others

Question 4

Qualm

Answer 4

An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving

Question 5

Monotonous

Answer 5

Dull, tedious, and repetition; lacking in variety or interest; unvarying in tone or pitch

Question 6

Unscrupulous

Answer 6

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

Question 7

Gripe

Answer 7

To complain or grumble about something, especially something trivial or small

Question 8

Conscientious

Answer 8

Characterized by extreme care and great effort; wishing to do what is right, especially todo one’s work or duty well and thoroughly

Question 9

Adapt

Answer 9

To become adjusted to new conditions; to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose

Question 10

Fiend

Answer 10

A person who is excessively fond of or addicted to something

Question 11

Suave

Answer 11

Charming, confident, relaxed. and elegant

Question 12

Lavish

Answer 12

Giving or using a large amount of something; extra generous or elaborate, or luxurious