Catcher Vocab List# 1

Question 1

ostracized

Answer 1

Shunned; excluded; left out

Question 2

qualms

Answer 2

Feelings of doubt

Question 3

compulsory

Answer 3

Required; must be done

Question 4

groping

Answer 4

Reaching blindly

Question 5

sadistic

Answer 5

Getting pleasure from inflicting pain on others

Question 6

Ironical

Answer 6

Meaning the opposite of what is expressed

Question 7

exhibitionist

Answer 7

One who likes to show off and get attention

Question 8

fascinated

Answer 8

Held the attention of; captivated

Question 9

pacifist

Answer 9

One who opposes the use of force under any circumstances

Question 10

lavish

Answer 10

Generous or liberal in giving or spending

Question 11

conscientious

Answer 11

Attentive to duty; diligent

Question 12

unanimous

Answer 12

Showing or based on total agreement

Question 13

incognito

Answer 13

In disguise

Question 14

cacophony

Answer 14

An unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds

Question 15

meretricious

Answer 15

Attractive in a superficial or vulgar manner but without real value

Question 16

petulant

Answer 16

Ill-tempered or sulky in a peevish manner

Question 17

indefatigable

Answer 17

Never showing any sign of getting tired or of relaxing an effort

Question 18

posthumous

Answer 18

Occurring after somebody’s death

Question 19

hemorrhage

Answer 19

Bursting of blood vessels

Question 20

unscrupulous

Answer 20

Having no moral code; unprincipled