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Catcher Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hemorrhage | an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse. |
| Ostracize | exclude (someone) from a society or group. |
| Sadistic | deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. |
| Ironical | pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery |
| Exhibitionist | a person who behaves in an extravagant way in order to attract attention. |
| Unscrupulous | having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair. |
| Pacifist | a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable. |
| Lavish | sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. |
| Incognito | (of a person) having one's true identity concealed. |
| Putrid | (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. |
| Nonchalant | (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. |
| Atheist | a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. |
| Bourgeois | of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. |
| Halitosis | Halitosis is a medical term for persistent bad breath |
| Chiffonier | a tall chest of drawers, often with a mirror on top. |
| Canasta | a card game resembling rummy, using two packs. It is usually played by two pairs of partners, and the aim is to collect sets (or melds) of cards. |
| Burlesque | an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody. |
| Sacrilegious | involving or committing sacrilege. |
| Digression | a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing. |
| Pedagogical | relating to teaching. |
| Falsetto | a method of voice production used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range. |
| Tiff | a petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers. |
| Suave | charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man). |
| Inane | silly; stupid. |
| Foyer | an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater. |
| Harrowing | acutely distressing. |
| Sterling | (of a person or their work, efforts, or qualities) excellent or valuable |
| Provocative | causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. |
| Blasé | unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before. |
| Louse | Slang. a contemptible person, especially an unethical one |
| Boisterous | (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy. |
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