LORD OF THE FLIES Flashcards

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Indignant

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Feeling characterized by or expressing strong displeasure at something considered offensive or insulting

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2
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Belligerent

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Of warlike character, aggressively hostile- jack?

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3
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Daunting

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Overcome with fear; intimidating

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4
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Crass

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Gross, stupid

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5
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Hiatus

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A break or interruption in the continuity of work, series, action, etc

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6
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Palpable

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Hard for the mind to grasp

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7
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Tirade

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Prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation

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8
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Myopic

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Narrow minded, near sighted

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9
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Incredulous

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Disinclined or indisposed to believe- SKEPTICAL

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10
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Furtive

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Done by stealth, secretive

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11
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Covert

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Secret, disguised

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12
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Altruistic

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Unselfishly concerned for welfare of others

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13
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EMpathy

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Ability to understand feelings of another

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14
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Apathy

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Lack of interest or concern for others- SELFISH

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15
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Allegory

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Like sneeches

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