Lord of The Flies Chapter 1-5 Vocab
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23 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 efflorescence | Blooming of flowers, state of flowering |
| enmity | Deep seated hatred; state of being an enemy |
| decorous | Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct |
| chorister | A singer or leader of a choir |
| bastion | A stronghold or fortification; similiar to a stronghold |
| hiatus | A gap or interruption in continuity; a break or a pause |
| ebulliance | Zestful or spirited enthusiasm |
| recrimination | The act of accusing in return; opposing another charge |
| tumult | Commotion of a great crowd; disorder |
| tirade | A long angry or violent speech; a diatribe |
| oppressive | Using power unjustly; burdensome |
| inscrutable | Difficult to understand, mysterious |
| vicissitudes | A change or variation; unexpected changes in life |
| declivities | Downward slopes, as of a hill |
| tacit | Not spoken; implied by actions or statements |
| blatant | Totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious |
| taboo | Excluded or forbidden from use or mention |
| sinewy | Lean and muscular; stringy and tough |
| malevolently | Having a ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious |
| ludicrous | laugibly and obviously absurd; foolish |
| ineffectual | Insufficient to produce an effect; useless |
| jeer | to abuse vocally; taunt or mock |
| inarticulate | Incomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity |
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