Lord of the Flies Vocab Flashcards
Friday
1
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Torrid
A
subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun
2
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Tirade
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a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation
3
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indignity
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an injury to a person’s dignity
4
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Oppressive
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burdensome, unjustly harsh
5
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Rebuke
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to express sharp, stern disapproval of
6
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Sauntered
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to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll
7
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loathing
A
strong dislike or disgust
8
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Ludicrous
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causing laughter because of absurdity
9
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Blatant
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offensively noisy or loud
10
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Luminous
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radiating or reflecting light
11
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Compelled
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secured or brought about by force
12
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Clamor
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a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
13
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Inarticulate
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lacking the ability to express oneself
14
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furtive
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Trying not to be seen, sneaky
15
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Hiatus
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a break or interruption in the continuity of a work
