Lord of the Flies Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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to climb with effort or difficulty using both feet and hands

A

clamber (clambering)

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2
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any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration

A

gesture

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3
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accommodations; lodgings.

A

lodements

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4
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to put before a person for acceptance; offer.

A

proffers

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5
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the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.

A

foliage

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6
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strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society:

A

upheaval

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7
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the top of such a construction, used as a platform, garden, road, etc.

A

terrace

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8
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Also called, British, sock suspender, suspender. an article of clothing for holding up a stocking or sock, usually an elastic band around the leg or an elastic strap hanging from a girdle or other undergarment.

A

garter

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9
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standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable:

A

prominent

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10
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an example or result of growth and development:

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efflorescence

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11
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apparently good or right though lacking real merit; superficially pleasing or plausible:

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specious

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