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Lord of the Flies Chapter 5
Lord of the Flies Chapter 5
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English
10th Grade
03/18/2013

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obscure
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(of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain:
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opaque
Definition
not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
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gnaw
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to bite or chew on, especially persistently.
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speculation
Definition
the contemplation or consideration of some subject:
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scowl
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to have a gloomy or threatening look.
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jabber
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to talk or utter rapidly, indistinctly, incoherently, or nonsensically; chatter.
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jeer
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to shout derisively at; taunt.
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indigo
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any of numerous hairy plants belonging to the genus Indigofera, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and clusters of usually red or purple flowers.
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formulate
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to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
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mimicry
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Biology . the close external resemblance of an organism, the mimic, to some different organism, the model, such that the mimic benefits from the mistaken identity, as seeming to be unpalatable or harmful.
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inarticulate
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lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech:
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gibbering
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to speak foolishly; chatter.
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improvisation
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to make, provide, or arrange from whatever materials are readily available:
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