Catcher in the Rye Vocab

Ostracize

To intentionally exclude or reject someone from a group, society, or social circle

Ostracize Part of Speech

Verb

Qualms

The uneasy, uncomfortable feeling you get when you worry if you are doing the right thing

Qualms Part of Speech

Noun

Ironical

A difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

Ironical Part of Speech

Adjective

Self-Deprecation

The act of belittling, undervaluing, or making fun of oneself, one’s ability, or one’s achievements

Self-Deprecation Part of Speech

Noun

Compulsory

Required by rule

Compulsory Part of Speech

Adjective

Monotonous

Unvaried in pitch; boring and repetitive

Monotonous Part of Speech

Adjective

Unscrupulous

Describes someone who behaves in a dishonest or unethical way to get what they want

Unscrupulous Part of Speech

Adjective

Lavish

Given or bestowed freely and generously

Lavish Part of Speech

Adjective or verb (ex. a lavish wedding, or to lavish attention on something)

Conscientious

Someone who is careful, responsible, and committed to doing things well

Conscientious Part of Speech

Adjective

Disillusionment

A feeling of disappointment and unhappiness that happens when you discover the truth about a situation and realize it is not as ideal as you once believed

Disillusionment Part of Speech

Noun