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Lord of the Flies Chapter 2
Lord of the Flies Chapter 2
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English
10th Grade
03/18/2013

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warp
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to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring.
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conch
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the spiral shell of a gastropod, often used as a horn.
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scornfully
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open or unqualified contempt; disdain
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officious
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objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome:
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indignant
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feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
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tumult
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
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irresistible
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not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood:
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nimble
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quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid:
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