Cuckoos Nest Pt 2-4 Vocab

Trite

(of remark of idea) lacking originality or freshness, dull due to overuse

Aplomb

Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

Circumvent

overcome or find a way around a problem or obstacle in a clever way

Hovel

A small, unpleasant, or simply constructed living space

Ruddy

(of a person's face) having a healthy red color

Philanthropy

Desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through large donations of money.

Chicanery

use of trickery to achieve something

Effrontery

Rude behavior, not showing respect

Indigent

poor or needy

Arbitrate

To settle or make judgement in an argument

Irrevocable

Not able to be changed or reversed, final.

Chastise

Be reprimand severely

Dogged

Having or showing persistence

Nemesis

A rival or downfall of someone

Flout

openly disregard