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Lord of the Flies
Set of 26 vocabulary words from the book
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10th Grade
02/22/2017

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Solemnly
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in a formal and dignified manner.[image]
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Motif
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a decorative design or pattern.[image]
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Fulcrum
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the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.[image]
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Contemptuously
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in a scornful way that shows disdain.[image]
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Conspiratorial
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relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.[image]
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Indignant
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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.[image]
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Recrimination
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an accusation in response to one from someone else.[image]
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Festoon
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a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.[image]
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Induce
Definition
succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
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Contrite
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feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.[image]
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Incredulous
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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.[image]
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Tacit
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understood or implied without being stated.[image]
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Furtive
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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.[image]
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Decorous
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in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.[image]
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Effulgence
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a brilliant radiance; a shining forth.[image]
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Malevolent
Definition
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.[image]
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Chastisement
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severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand.[image]
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Impalpable
Definition
unable to be felt by touch.
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Reverence
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deep respect for someone or something.
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Lamentation
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the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.[image]
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Mimicry
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the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule.[image][image]
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Inarticulate
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unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.
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Taut
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stretched or pulled tight; not slack.[image]
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Menace
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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.[image]
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Relentless
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oppressively constant; incessant.
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