Lord of the Flies 1 Flashcards
1
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to speak distinctly; expressing oneself clearly
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articulate
2
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a fortification, a stronghold
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bastion
3
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to make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness
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blunder
4
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extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant
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contrite
5
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state of being very fat
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corpulence
6
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given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief
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cynical
7
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downward slope
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declivity
8
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to hesitate, to delay, to object
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demur
9
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scoffing at, mockery, ridicule
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derision
10
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shyness, reserve, unassertiveness
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diffidence
11
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rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly
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discursive
12
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a desire to avoid, aversion
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disinclination
13
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doubtful; not clear
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dubious
14
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overflowing with excitement, showing enthusiasm
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ebullient
15
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secret in an underhanded way, stealthy
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furtive
