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LotF - Chapters 5-8

Lord of the Flies Vocabualry - Chapter 5-8

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perilous involving grave risk or peril; hazardous; dangerous
emphatic uttered with or marked by emphasis; tending to express oneself in forceful speech or to take decisive action
interminable endless or seemingly endless because of monotony or tiresome length
tremulously characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors; exceedingly sensitive: easily shaken or distorted
impervious not allowing entrance or passage; not capable or being damaged or harmed; not capable of being affected or distrurbed
demure reserved, modest, and shy
rebuke to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand
vexed feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress
contemptuoulsy in a way that expresses contempt or disdain; scornfully
exult to feel or express joy or triumph
diffident hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence; restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc.
speculate to take to be true on the basis of insufficient evidence; to indulge in conjectural thought
indignant feeling characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting
jeer to shout derisively at; taunt
subdue to conquer and bring into subjection; to bring under control by an exertion of will
mutiny rebellion against authority
furtive attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive
cascading to fall quickly and in large amounts
antagonism opposition of a conflicting force; tendency, or principle
assurance full confidence; freedom from doubt; certainty
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