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Lord of the Flies

TermDefinition
exult to be extremely joyful
Runnel a small stream, brook
declivity downward slope
ludicrous amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity or exaggeration
diffident hesitation in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
proffer to present for acceptance; offer
truculent feeling or displaying ferocity
errant moving about aimlessly or irregularly
enmity bitter attitude of feelings of an enemy; hostility
preposterous contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd
propitiate to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of
gesticulate to make gestures, especially when speaking
derision an object of ridicule or scorn
pallid deficient in color, pale
myopia a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defection vision of distant objects; nearsighted
furtive expressive of stealth; sly; secret
buffet something that strikes with telling force
interminable having or seeming to have no end
Scar a steep, rocky eminence; a bare place on the side of the mountain
malevolent having, showing or arising from intense, often vicious ill will, spite or hatred
officious offering one’s services where they are neither asked nor needed
impervious incapable of being passed through
ululate howl, wail
ensconce to settle comfortable or smugly
efflorescence the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower
incredulous unwilling to admit or accept that what is offered is true
myraid having innumerable aspects or elements
tremulous characterized or affected with trembling or tremors
saunter to walk around in an idle or leisurely manner
Inquisitive curious or inquiring
Indignant feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Quiver tremble or shake with a slight, rapid motion
Inimical unfriendly, hostile
Created by: avengoechea24
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