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World Literature I CCP > Vocabulary Activity: Part 2 - Lord Of The Flies > Flashcards

Vocabulary Activity: Part 2 - Lord Of The Flies Flashcards

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Befoul (Verb) Definition

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To make something dirty (with dirt of waste)

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Synonyms for Befoul

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Pollute, Stain

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Brandish (Verb) Definition

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Waving something as a threat in anger/excitement

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Synonyms for Brandish

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Raise, Swing

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Antonym for Befoul

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Clean

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Antonym for Brandish

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Hide

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Contemptuous (noun) definition

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The feeling of display of loathing towards/someone/something, through undeserving respect

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Synonyms for contemptuous

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Snide, Insulted

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Antonym for contemptuous

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Respectful

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Cordon (Noun) definition

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A line or circle of police, soldiers, guards preventing access to or from an area

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Synonyms for cordon

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Barricade, barrier

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Antonyms for cordon

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Desegrate

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Crepitation (Noun) definition

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A series of short sharp sounds

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Crepitation synonyms

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Crack, noise

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Antonyms for Crepitation

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Peace

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Decorum (noun) definition

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Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

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Synonyms for decorum

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Correctness, dignity

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Antonyms for Decorum

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Rudeness

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Demure (adjective) definition

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To be reserved, modest and/or shy

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Synonyms for Demure

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Modest, quiet, bashful

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Antonyms for demure

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Outgoing

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Incantation (nous) definition

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A series of words recited in unison as part of a ritual
It is believed to have magical effect

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Synonyms for incantation

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Chant, recitation

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Antonyms for incantation

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Disharming

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Lamentation (noun) definition

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Passionate expression of grief and sorrow

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Synonyms for lamentation

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Weeping, wailing

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Antonyms for lamentation

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Joyful

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Leviathan (noun) definition

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A sea monster that is large and powerful

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Synonyms for leviathan

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Colossal, Enormus

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Antonym for leviathan

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Small

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Malevolent

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A person which deliberately tries to cause harm

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Synonym for Malevolent

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Hostile

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Antonym for malevolent

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Benevolant

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Plinth (noun) definition

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A heavy base supporting a statue or vase

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Synonyms for Plinth

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Footstool, Pedestal

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Antonyms for plinth

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Top

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Runnel (noun) definition

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A narrow channel in the ground for liquid to flow through

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Synonyms for Runnel

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Rill, flow

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Antonyms for Runnel

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River

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Sneer (verb) definition

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A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark or tone

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Synonyms for sneer

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Snicker, smirk

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Antonyms for sneer

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Admire

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Solemnity (noun) definition

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A star or quality of being serious and dignified

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Synonyms for solemnity

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Dignity, stateliness

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Antonyms for solemnity

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Excited, Lively

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Tremulous (adjective) definition

A

Shaking or trembling slightly

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Tremulous synonyms

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Fearful, jittery

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Antonym for tremulous

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Calm

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Transverse (verb) definition

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To travel or more across or through someplace

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Synonyms for transverse

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Cross, wander

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Antonyms for transverse

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Stay

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Unhandily (adverb) definition

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In a clumsy or awkward manner

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Synonyms for unhandily

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Annoying, burdensome

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Antonyms for unhandily

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Skillful

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Ululation

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-A long, high pitched thrilling sound - resembling a howl
-or the act of making such a sound to express grief or joy
-Or as a musical performance

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Synonyms for ululation

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Hoot, yell

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Antonyms for ululation

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Quiet, silence

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Vicissitudes (noun) definition

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Unwelcome or unpleasant change in circumstance

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Synonyms for vicissitudes

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Change, alteration

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Antonyms for vicissitudes

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Stability

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