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Ms. Reid and Ms. Iacullo
English 9 CP
The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary Part I (Chapters 1-13)
Part I: Definitions and Part of Speech
Directions: Study the definitions for the following words. Use flashcards or quizlet.com to help your memorization.
1. Ostracized (v.)— to exclude someone from a society or group
2. Sarcastic (adj.)-- marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
3. Innumerable (adj.)-- too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically (exaggerated))
4. Qualm (n.)-- an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, esp. about one's own conduct; a misgiving
5. Crude (adj.)-- (of language, behavior, or a person) offensively coarse or rude, esp. in relation to sexual
matters
6. Compulsory (adj.)-- required by law or a rule; obligatory
7. Aggravating (adj.)—annoying or exasperating someone frequently; making (a problem, injury, or
offense) worse or more serious
8. Liberate (v.)—to set (someone) free from a situation, esp. imprisonment or slavery, in which their
liberty is severely restricted; release (someone) from a state or situation that limits freedom of thought
or behavior; free (someone) from rigid social conventions, esp. those concerned with accepted sexual
roles
9. Rile (v.)—to make (someone) annoyed or irritated
10. Unscrupulous (adj.)-- having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
11. Lavish (adj.)-- sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; (of a person) very generous or extravagant;
spent or given in profusion; (v.)—to bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon
12. Conscientious (adj.)-- (of a person) wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one's work or duty well and
thoroughly:
13. Incognito- (adj./adv.)--(of a person) having one's true identity concealed; (of an action) in
disguise/secret
14. Putrid (adj.)-- (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell; of or characteristic of
rotting matter
15. Suave (adj.)-- (esp. of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
16. Immaterial (adj.)-- unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant
17. Immensely (adv.)-- to a great extent; extremely
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Ms. Reid and Ms. Iacullo
English 9 CP
18. Marvelous (adj.)-- causing great wonder; extraordinary; extremely good or pleasing; splendid
19. Nonchalant (adj.)-- (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not
displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
20. Recuperate (v.)—to recover from illness or exertion
Part II: Original Sentences
Memorizing vocabulary words is typically an easy task; however, really understanding a word and what it means can
really only be achieved by using the word properly in a sentence. You will be crafting original sentences to show your
understanding of the word. Choose five word to write your own sentence that reflects the word’s meaning (it is a good idea
to select words that you find challenging—you want to practice these words rather than words that you fully understand.
Your sentences should focus on the following:
1. Providing context to the word’s meaning
2. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
3. Proper usage (verb, noun, adverb, adjective)- make sure the form of the word that you use is proper-you can add on endings to change the part of speech.Be careful not to use a noun as a verb, an adverb as an
adjective etc.
Write the word followed by your sentence:
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2. _________________________
3. _________________________
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