Junky

Almost done this book. An incredibally realistic perspective on being a junky, and a great read- as someone who was taught in Psych 101 that the body is instantly addicted to heroin from the first hit, I was shocked to find out that Burroughs estimates that it takes at least a year before you ever expererience junk sickness.

Some words I've learned from Junky:

Sepulchral

1. Of or relating to a burial vault or a receptacle for sacred relics.
2. Suggestive of the grave; funereal.

Effeminate

1. Having qualities or characteristics more often associated with women than men. See synonyms at female.
2. Characterized by weakness and excessive refinement. (grrrr....)
   

Reticence

1. The state or quality of being reticent; reserve.
2. The state or quality of being reluctant; unwillingness.

Garrulous

1. Given to excessive and often trivial or rambling talk; tiresomely talkative.
2. Wordy and rambling: a garrulous speech.