LordOfTheFlies-Ch1-3 Flashcards
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Oppressive (adj.)
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Burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical
Distressing or grievous
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tendril (n)
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A threadlike , Leafless organ of climbing plants.
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Gaudy (adj.)
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Brilliantly or excessively showy
Cheaply showing in a tasteless way; flashy
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Abyss (n.)
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A deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm
Anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite
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Opalescence (n.)
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Something that shares the same color as an opal: milky white
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Involuntary (adj.)
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Not by one’s own choice
Unintentional; unconscious
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Blatant (adj.)
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Boldly obvious
Offensively noisy or loud
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Belligerent (adj.)
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Marked by readiness to fight or argue; an aggressive
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Vagrant (n.)
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A person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment
Vagabond
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Sinewy (adj.)
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Tough, firm, resilient
