English - The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Set 1

Ostracized

to exclude from a group by common consent

Innumerable

too many to be numbered

Residing

to dwell permanently or continuously

Qualms

a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety

Crude

marked by the primitive, gross, or elemental or by uncultivated simplicity or vulgarity

Rostrum

a raised platform, stage, or podium used for public speaking, receiving an award, or conducting an orchestra

Illiterate

having little or no education

Sadistic

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

Liberate

to free

Conceited

having or showing an excessively high opinion of oneself

Monotonous

uttered or sounded in one unvarying tone

Unscrupulous

having or showing no moral principles, being dishonest, or acting without a conscience or sense of right and wrong

Pacifist

someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes

Conscientious

exercising attentive care to avoid errors or omissions

Unanimous

having the agreement and consent of all

Distinguished

having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence, or appearing noble, highly respected, and successful

Snubbing

to check or stop with a cutting retort

Humble

quiet, unselfish dedication to life rather than grand, public gestures

Galoshes

waterproof rubber overshoes worn on top of regular shoes to protect them from rain, snow, and slush

Nonchalant

having an air of easy unconcern or indifference

Suave

having a sophisticated, charming, confident, and polite manner

Chateau

a large, impressive French country house or castle

Recuperating

to recover or return to normal health, strength, or mental well-being after an illness, physical exhaustion, or emotional breakdown

Atheist

a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods

Mutinying

to commit the offense of open rebellion, revolt, or refusal to obey a person or group in authority

Aristocratic

belonging to or characteristic of the highest, wealthiest, and most privileged social class of nobility or elite society

Digression

a temporary departure from the main subject or plot in speech or writing