catcher in the rye Flashcards
(30 cards)
illegitimate
unauthorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules
spendthrift
person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
blasé
unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before
verification
the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
nostalgic
characterized by or exhibiting feelings of longing or wistful affection for the past
qualms
uneasy feelings of doubt,worry, or fear especially about one’s own conduct
harrowing
distressing
rake
a dissolute person, loose in morals or conduct
illiterate
unable to read or write
rile
to make someone annoyed or irritated
suave
smoothly but often superficially polite and agreeable
ostracize
to exclude someone from a society or group
unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
nonchalant
giving an effect of easy unconcern or indifference
inane
silly; stupid
digression
a temporary departure from the main subject of speech or writing
provocative
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
boisterous
noisy energetic and cheerful
compulsory
required by law or rule, obligatory
lavish
rush elaborate or luxurious
predagogical
of or relating to teachers or education
raspy
having a rough harsh sound
reciprocal
a relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other
capacity
the ability to do something; a mental or physical ability
