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CITR 1-11

The Catcher in the Rye chapters 1-11 vocabulary

TermDefinition
sterling conforming to the highest standard
suave Courteous and elegant; gracious and sophisticated.
burlesque A literary or dramatic work that makes fun of something, often by means of outlandish exaggeration
distinguished Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent
undertaking A task or venture undertaken
illiterate Unable to read and write.
unanimous Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
fracture A break, rupture, or crack, especially in bone or cartilage
morgue A place in which the bodies of persons found dead are kept until identified and claimed or until arrangements for burial have been made.
gripe (n) A complaint; (v) to complain loudly
unscrupulous Having or showing no regard for what is right or honorable; devoid of scruples
halitosis Offensive breath.
monotonous Sounded or spoken in an unvarying tone.
rile to make angry
conceited Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself; vain
falsetto A voice in a register higher than a person's usual register, resulting from a change in the way the vocal cords are vibrated.
sadistic Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain of others.
compulsory Required; obligatory; mandatory
rostrum A dais, pulpit, or other elevated platform for public speaking.
liable Legally obligated or responsible; likely
qualm An uneasy feeling about the propriety or rightness of a course of action.
innumerable Too numerous to be counted; numberless. synonym: incalculable
grippe old-fashioned term for influenza
ostracize To exclude (a person) from society or from a community, by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to talk to or associate with; to shun.
hemorrhage Excessive discharge of blood from the blood vessels; profuse bleeding.
putrid Decomposed and foul-smelling; rotten.
pacifist One who loves, supports, or favours peace; one who is pro-peace.
lavish characterized by extravagance and profusion
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