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LOTF 1-6
Lord of the Flies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| efflorescence pg.12 | blooming of flowers, state of flowering |
| decorous pg.15 | exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct |
| chorister pg.22 | singer or leader of a choir |
| bastion pg.29 | stronghold or fortification, similar to a stronghold |
| hiatus pg.31 | gap or interruption of continuity; break or pause |
| ebullience pg.38 | zestful or spirited enthusiasm |
| recrimination pg. 43 | act of accusing in return; opposing another charge |
| tumult pg. 43 | commotion of a great crowd; disorder |
| tirade pg. 45 | long angry or violent speech |
| oppressive pg. 49 | using power unjustly |
| inscrutable pg. 49 | difficult to understand, mysterious |
| vicissitudes pg. 49 | change or variation, unexpected changes in life |
| declivities pg. 54 | downward slopes, as of a hill |
| tacit pg. 55 | not spoken, implied by actions or statements |
| blatant pg. 58 | totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious |
| taboo pg. 62 | excluded or forbidden from use or mention |
| sinewy pg. 64 | lean and muscular; stringy and tough |
| malevolently pg.71 | having an ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious |
| ludicrous ph. 78 | laughably and obviously absurd; foolish |
| ineffectual pg. 79 | insufficient to produce an effect; useless |
| jeer pg. 84 | to abuse vocally; taunt or mock |
| inarticulate pg. 89 | incomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity |
| leviathan pg. 105 | something very large; giant sea creature in the bible |
| clamor pg. 108 | a loud outcry; great expression of discontent |
| mutinously pg. 108 | Unruly; insubordinate or constituting a mutiny. |
| enmity pg.14 | deep seated hatred; state of being an enemy |