Lord of the Flies Vocab Flashcards
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Fledged
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Having mature characteristics
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Proffer
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To put before a person for acceptance
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Motif
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Recurring subject, theme, idea
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Efflorescence
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State of flowering, result of growth
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Specious
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Apparently good/right though lacking merit; superficially pleasing
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Envious
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Having feelings of discontent in regard to another’s advantages or success
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Immerse
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To involve deeply; plunge into; embed
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Loll
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Recline or lean in relaxed manner
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Effulgence
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Brilliant radiance, a shining forth
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Enmity
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Feeling of hostility, hatred, ill will
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Decorous
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Dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character
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Interpose
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To place between, cause to intervene, interrupt
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Fulcrum
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Support
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Diaphragm
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Muscular wall dividing two cavities or limiting a cavity
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Stupendous
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Causing amazement, astounding
