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LOTF Vocab Ch 1-4
Lord of the Flies Vocab Chapters 1-4
Vocabulary Word | Definition |
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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 |