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LOTF Vocab Ch 1-4
Lord of the Flies Vocab Chapters 1-4
| Vocabulary Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| interpose | interrupt with or come between things or persons, acting as an obstacle or a mediator |
| strident | creaking, harsh or grating |
| speculate | to reflect on or to make an educated guess about something |
| clamor | great noise |
| pallor | paleness |
| officious | acting important but in a meddlesome, intrusive way |
| tumult | commotion, uproar, disturbance |
| festoon | n.) a loop of ribbons or flowers v.) to decorate by hanging things |
| oppressive | weighing heavily on the mind or acting tyrannical |
| inscrutable | not easily understood |
| flaunt | to parade around in a way that shows you off and insults or disrespects another |
| furtive | sly, done secretly or stealthily |
| opalescence | shining with a variety of colors, but with a milky background like opal |
| caper | n.) a prank v.) to leap about in fun |
| malevolent | wishing evil, hostile |