Lord of the Flies 4
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 torrid | adj. extremely hot (can refer to emotions as well as to the weather) |
| s******ed | to laugh in a half-suppressed, disrespectful manner |
| assimilating | taking into and making one's own |
| dredged | to bring something up from and obscure source |
| piston | mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion |
| truculently | in an aggressively hostile or belligerent manner |
| talisman | an object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers, an amulet, fetish |
| myopia | a nearsightedness ; lack of foresight ; |
| wary | watchful, alert |
| sniveling | whining in a tearful manner |
| propitiatingly | to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate |
| pinnacles | the highest, or topmost points or levels of something |
| parried | deflected or warded off; avoided |
| fronds | large, finely defined leaves |
| inimical | hostile, unfriendly, or harmful |
| cordon | extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress |
| crepitation | a crackling sound |
| acrid | harsh in taste or odor |
| anitphonal | answering responsively |
| diddle | informal for to cheat, swindle, or hoax |
| epaulettes | A shoulder ornament, especially a fringed strap worn on military uniforms |
| ululation | a howl; a wail |
| pax | peace |
| ensconce | to settle or place securely or snugly |
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