The Bell Jar Ch 8-12

sanatorium

a hospital for the treatment of chronic illnesses

sinister

singularly evil; threatening evil or harm

disquieting

causing feelings of anxiety or uneasiness

neurotic

having mental and emotional reactions that are unconscious & irrational in response to stressors

astounding

surprising; surprisingly impressive or notable

pristine

uncorrupted or unsullied; free of imperfection

grotesque

odd or unnatural; ugly or absurd

inertia

lack of movement or activity

feign

to fake or pretend to be affected by something

desolate

barren; empty

profound

very great or intense; of deep meaning

discern

to distinguish or recognize (something) nearly imperceptible

emanate

to send forth or flow out; to spread

factitious

artificially created or contrived

resonant

deep, hollow, and echoing (sound)