Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Flashcards

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1
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at a loss for words

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Inarticulate

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2
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strong feelings of embarrassment

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Mortification

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3
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a state of deep-seated ill-will

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Enmity

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4
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an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

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Antagonism

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5
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profound respect

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Reverence

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6
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wrap in swaddling clothes

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Swathe

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7
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punishment for a mistake

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Chastisement

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8
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be or come between

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Interpose

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9
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uncertain or doubtful

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Dubious

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10
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too numerous to be counted

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Myriad

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11
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brought under control

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Subdued

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12
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a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

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Proffer

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13
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be lazy or idle

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Loll

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14
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having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

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Prominent

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15
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a violent disturbance

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Upheaval

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16
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cheerful joy

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Exhilaration

17
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angered at something unjust

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Indignantly

18
Q

expression through movement

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Gesticulating

19
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fill with apprehension or alarm

A

Appall

20
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secret and sly or sordid

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Furtive