CATCHER IN THE RYE - VOCAB

affected(adj.)

assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned

digress(verb)

to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing

incognito (adj.)

having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions

inane(adj.)

lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly

ostracize(verb)

to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.

lavish(adj.)

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

chisel(verb)

to cheat or swindle someone

brassy(adj.)

harsh and metallic or noisy; clamorous:

swanky(adj.)

stylishly luxurious and expensive.

clavichord(noun)

an early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings

stagger(verb)

to walk, move, or stand unsteadily

pedagogical(adj.)

related to the art or science of teaching; education; instructional methods

frock(noun)

a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman

mossy(adj.)

appearing as if covered with moss

rye(noun)

a widely cultivated cereal grass having one-nerved glumes and two- or three-flowered spikelets.

foyer(noun)

a vestibule or entrance hall in a house or apartment

fiend(noun)

a person who is extremely addicted to some pernicious habit

qualms(noun)

an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct; compunction

prostitute(verb)

to put to any base or unworthy use

putrid(adj.)

wretchedly bad, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory; miserable: