The Catcher in the Rye Vocab

hemorrhages

an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

ostracized

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

qualms

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

compulsory

required; mandatory; obligated

sadistic

recurrent aggression and cruel behavior

ironical

pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery

exhibitionist

a person who behaves in ways intended to attract attention or display their powers, personality, etc.

unscrupulous

having or showing no moral prinicipales; not honest or fair

pacifist

a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable

lavish

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

conscientious

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well

incognito

having ones true identity concealed

putrid

decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

humble

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance

nonchalant

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

frock

a women’s or girls dress

atheist

a person who lacks belief in existence of god or gods

bourgeois

of of characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes

swanky

stylishly, luxurious and expensive

raspy

hoarse or harsh sounding

blase

unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

louse

contemptible person, especially an unethical one

aristocratic

a person at the highest level of society

boisterous

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

halitosis

bad breath

digresses

leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

pedagogical

relating to teaching

stenographer

a person whose job is to transcribe speech in shorthand

reciprocal

given, felt, or done in return