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Lord of the Flies
Vocabulary part II
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English
10th Grade
05/07/2014

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decorum
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dignified propriety behavior
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ritual
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an established or prescribed procedure
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status
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the position of an individual with regard to others
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sage
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a profoundly wise person
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antagonism
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active hostility or opposition
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cynicism
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believing that only selfishness motivates human actions
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iridescent
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displaying lustrous colors
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anonymous
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of unknown name; whose name is withheld
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corpulent
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large or bulky of body; fat
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inaudible
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incapable of being heard
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derision
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ridicule; mockery
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clamorous
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pertaining to a loud, continued noise
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theological
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of or pertaining to the study of religion
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rebuke
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to express stern disapproval; chastise
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composite
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made up of disparate elements; compound
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purge
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to get rid of impurities; cleanse
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propitiate
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to make favorably inclined; appease
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impenetrable
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cannot be penetrated; inaccessible
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quaver
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to shake tremulously; quiver
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ferocity
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savage fierceness
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talisman
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amulet or charm meant for protection
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inimical
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adverse in tendency or effect; hostile
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ululate
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to howl; to lament loudly and shrilly
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ensconce
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to settle securely and snugly
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