Lord Of The Flies Flashcards

Learn vocabulary of LOTF

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emnity

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the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

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specious

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misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.

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furtive

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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

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4
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strident

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loud and harsh; grating

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5
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eccentric

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(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

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6
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mortification

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great embarrassment and shame

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7
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indignation

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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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8
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pallor

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an unhealthy pale appearance

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9
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pliant

A

pliable

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immure

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enclose or confine (someone) against their will.

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11
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hiatus

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a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

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12
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contemptuously

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in a scornful way that shows disdain

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gesticulated

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use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words

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compelled

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force or oblige (someone) to do something

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15
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errant

A

erring or straying from the proper course or standards.

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16
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martyred

A

killed for something you believe in

17
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ebullience

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the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance

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mime

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use gesture and movement without words in the acting of (a play or role)

19
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recrimination

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an accusation in response to one from someone else.

20
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tumult

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a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

21
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batty (slang)

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gay or unmasculine