Catcher 6-11 Vocab

unscrupulous

(adj) Lacking moral restraint; scornful of what is right or honorable

pacifist

(noun) one who is in opposition of war or violence

stark

(adj) complete or severe; bare in appearance

lavish

(adj) sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; (verb) bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities

conscientious

(adj) Characterized by extreme care and great effort

incognito

(adj) disguised; without revealing one's identity

burlesque

(adj) ludicrous parody or grotesque caricature; humorous and provocative stage show

suave

(adj) having a sophisticated charm

putrid

(adj) Rotten

intoxicate

(verb) make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

ambiguity

(noun) uncertainty in meaning

epiphany

(noun) A moment of sudden revelation or insight

euphemism

(noun) An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

hyperbole

(noun) purposeful exaggeration for effect

symbol

(noun) anything that stands for or represents something else