WorksheetsCatcher in the Rye Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does "putrid" mean?
Fresh and pleasant smelling
Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
Extremely clean and sterile
Emotionally stable and calm
What does the term "unscrupulous" mean?
Having or showing strong moral principles
Having or showing no moral principles
A person who enjoys war and violence
A person who is calm and collected
What does "hysterics" refer to?
A calm and rational reaction
A generous and kind gesture
A wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction
A decaying and rotting object
When the author wrote his novel, he had no idea it would be too ____________ for his target audience to understand.
provocative
boisterous
turgid
nascent
What does "ostracize" mean?
To include someone in a group
To exclude someone from a group
To praise someone publicly
To understand someone deeply
In the context of 'Catcher in the Rye', what does "phony" refer to?
A genuine person
A fake or insincere person
A wealthy individual
A talented musician
What is the meaning of "nonchalant"?
Anxious and worried
Calm and relaxed
Aggressive and hostile
Excited and enthusiastic
What does "pacifist" mean?
A person who believes in war
A person who believes in peace
A person who is indifferent
A person who is aggressive
What does "digression" mean?
A direct and straightforward statement
A temporary departure from the main subject
A deep and meaningful conversation
A humorous anecdote
What does "incognito" mean?
In disguise or with one's identity concealed
In a state of confusion
In a public and open manner
In a state of happiness
What does "boisterous" mean?
Quiet and reserved
Noisy and energetic
Sad and melancholic
Calm and peaceful
What does "qualm" mean?
A feeling of confidence
A feeling of doubt or unease
A feeling of joy
A feeling of anger
What does "harrowing" mean?
Extremely distressing or disturbing
Extremely joyful and exciting
Extremely boring and dull
Extremely easy and simple
What does "reciprocal" mean?
One-sided
Mutual or shared
Unrelated
Opposite
What does "suave" mean?
Rough and unrefined
Smooth and charming
Awkward and clumsy
Loud and obnoxious
