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Lord of the Flies 11
SAT word vocabulary practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bastion | stronghold, fortress |
| contrite | remorse, apologetic for shortcomings, feeling sorrow for sins |
| credulous | gullible, too eager to believe as true |
| decorum | proper manners or conduct,propriety |
| derision | ridicule, scorn, mockery |
| diffident | shy, timid, lacking self-confidence |
| ebullient | bubbling with enthusiasm |
| tirade | reprimand, a long angry speech or rant |
| impervious | impenetrable (clue: a waterproof watch) |
| lament | to mourn or grieve |
| strident | harsh, shrill sound, a grating noise |
| rue | to regret, to feel sorry about something |
| vex | to irritate, to provoke to anger, annoy |
| malevolent | wishing or showing harm or evil to others |
| taboo | unacceptable (clue: pork for Muslims, beef for Hindus) |
| officious | too eager to offer unwanted advise, too eager to serve or wait on |
| bravado | an exaggeration or boastful display of courage |