catcher in the rye vocab

5/8/23

ostracize

verb -

1 - to exile by ostracism

2 - to exclude from a group by common consent

composition

noun -

1 - another word for writing — the act of writing or the piece of writing that results

2- also refers to what something is made of

innumerable

adjective -

too many to be counted

qualm

noun -

1 - an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct

2 - a misgiving

liable

adjective -

1 - responsible by law; legally answerable

2 - likely to do or to be something

compulsory

adjective -

required by law or a rule; obligatory

hoarse

adjective -

sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting

conceited

adjective -

excessively proud of oneself; vain

liberate

verb -

set (someone) free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted

rile

verb -

make (someone) annoyed or irritated

psychoanalyze

verb -

examine or treat (a person or their behavior)

gore

noun -

blood that has been shed, especially as a result of violence

pacifist

noun -

a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

hospitality

noun -

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers

lavish

adjective -

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

conscientious

adjective -

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly

modest

adjective -

1 - unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements

2 - (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small

3 - dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman)

incognito

adjective -

(of a person) having one's true identity concealed

distinguished

adjective -

successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect

putrid

adjective -

(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

snub

verb -

1- rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully

2 - an act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something

humble

adjective -

1 - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

2 - of low social, administrative, or political rank

3 - (of a thing) of modest pretensions or dimensions

nonchalant

adjective -

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

spendthrift

noun -

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

infirmary

noun -

a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill

rye

noun -

1 - a cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures

2 - whiskey in which a significant amount of the grain used in distillation is fermented rye

mutiny

noun -

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

beret

noun -

a round flattish cap of felt or cloth

sacrilegious

adjective -

treating something holy or important without respect

furlough

noun -

1 - a temporary leave from work that is not paid and is often for a set period of time

verb -

2 - suspend or discharge (a worker) from a job, especially temporarily, on account of economic conditions or shortage of work

stagger

verb -

1 - walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

2 - arrange (events, payments, hours, etc.) so that they do not occur at the same time; spread over a period of time

halitosis

noun -

common condition and is most often caused by a buildup of bacteria in the mouth because of gum disease

cockeyed

adjective -

crooked or aske; not level

digress

verb -

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

reciprocal

adjective -

given, felt, or done in return