Lord Of The Flies Vocab Final
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 motif | main theme |
| specious | deceptive |
| intimidate | threaten |
| intricacy | complexity |
| irrelevant | unrelated |
| evacuation | withdrawal from danger |
| spontaneous | unplanned |
| ebullience | high spirits |
| unintelligible | incomprehensible |
| indignant | outraged |
| antagonism | opposition |
| belligerence | being aggressive |
| chastisement | punishment |
| ecstasy | delight |
| effigy | image |
| assent | agreement |
| decorous | orderly |
| diffident | shy |
| interminable | endless |
| frenzy | wild madness |
| vulnerable | unprotected |
| fervor | enthusiasm |
| sanctity | holiness |
| covert | hidden place |
| superficial | on the surface |
| corruption | rotting, dishonesty |
| demented | crazy |
| gesticulate | gesture |
| obscene | indecent |
| composite | mixed |
| anonymous | nameless |
| ludicrous | absurd |
| inscrutable | unknowable |
| talisman | charm |
| ineffectual | futile, has no effect |
| devastated | destroyed and ravaged |
| propitiate | appease |
| cordon | line of warriors |
| obscurity | being hidden |
| inimical | hostile and unfriendly |
| antiphonal | responsive |
| incantation | words for magic charm |
| derisive | derogatory |
| pliant | flexible |
| strident | shrill, harsh sound |
| officious | meddling |
| festoon | decorated with garlands |
| incredulous | unbelieving |
| lamentably | sorrowfully |
| furtive | sneaky |
| tacit | unspoken |
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