The Catcher in the Rye
Vocabulary

typical of the middle class or their values and habits — typically used to show disapproval

or:

in Marxist theory: the property-owning class

feelings of excessive pride

wander from a direct or straight course — especially verbally

someone who believes and helps to spread the teachings of another

a male voice that is artificially high — usually while singing

with identity hidden — such as via a disguise or false name

a daytime performance (of something like a movie or play)

lacking in variety — typically boring

propose that someone be offered a position, be a candidate, or receive an honor

calm in manner — appearing unconcerned

exclude someone from a community or group

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and accumulation of fluid in the lungs; caused by infectious agents (e.g., viruses or bacteria) or by inhalation of certain irritants

rotting (an advanced state of decomposition) with a foul odor; or anything that is disgusting

uneasiness — especially about whether it is right to do something

Shakespeare's best known work; a tragedy of forbidden love (c. 1596)

happening or arising without plan (naturally)

or:

behaving in an instinctive, uninhibited manner (unplanned)

or:

happening without apparent external cause