Catcher in the Rye Vocab 2

Question 1

Humility

Answer 1

Quality in being modest in behavior and attitude; being humble

Question 2

Modulate

Answer 2

To adjust the pitch, volume, or tone

Question 3

Obtuse

Answer 3

Lacking intellect or quickness of perception; not sharp

Question 4

Presage

Answer 4

V: to predict M: an omen, premonition

Question 5

Querulous

Answer 5

Given to complaining; grumbling

Question 6

Vagaries

Answer 6

Erratic, random changes

Question 7

Indefatigable

Answer 7

Tireless, never giving up

Question 8

Query

Answer 8

N: a question V: to ask a question

Question 9

Reconcile

Answer 9

To settle or resolve

Question 10

Rejoinder

Answer 10

An answer or reply

Question 11

Shroud

Answer 11

V: to wrap or conceal N: something that conceal; a burial wrap

Question 12

Bond

Answer 12

V: to join securely; to form a close personal relationship N: something that binds

Question 13

Narcissism

Answer 13

Excessive love of oneself

Question 14

Alienation

Answer 14

Act or condition of being isolated

Question 15

Benevolent

Answer 15

Characterized by doing good.