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Lord of the Flies 11
SAT word vocabulary practice
Question | Answer |
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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 |