Catcher in the Rye vocab

Hemorrhage (noun)

Rapid loss of blood from blood vessels.

Foils (noun)

Fencing equipment used for thrusting in sport fencing.

Grippe (noun)

Severe flu-like disease

Gore (noun)

blood

Sadist (noun)

Someone who takes pleasure in inflicting pain, punishment or humiliation of others

Innumerable (adj)

Countless

Falsetto (adj. noun)

Artificially high voice

Exhibitionist (noun)

A person who acts to attract attention

Qualms (noun)

A feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of a conscience.

Unscrupulous (adj)

someone who lacks moral principles

Pacifist (noun)

Someone who opposes war or violence

Crude (adj)

rudely made or lacking refinement. primitive, vulgar

Compulsory (adj)

Mandatory

Rostrum (noun)

platformfor public speaking or performance

Unanimous (adj)

Having the agreement of all

Snub (v)

rebuke with a cutting retort

Conscientious (adj)

Excercising great care and attention

Nonchalant (adj)

Having an air of easy unconcern or indifference

Incognito (adj)

With one’s identity concealed

Bourgeois (adj)

Relating to the middle class, often characterized by conventional attitudes and materialistic values. Often associated with capitalism and striving for social status.

Putrid (adj)

Rotten

Lavish (adj)

Characterized by extravagance and luxury.

Halitosis (noun)

A condition of bad breath

Boisterous (adj)

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

Pedagogical (adj)

qRelating to the methods and practice of teaching.

Foyer (noun)

Entrance hall or lobby in a public building.

Provocative (adj)

Causing thought, discussion, or intense feelings.

Cockeyed (adj)

Not level or straight; absurd or ridiculous.

Harrowing (adj)

Extremely distressing or disturbing.

Swanky (adj)

Stylish, luxurious, or showy in a way that attracts attention.

Reciprocal (adj)

Given or done in return; mutual.

Digress (v)

To deviate from the main topic or subject in speech or writing.

Bawling (v)

Crying or weeping loudly.