lordoftheflies7-8cv
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martinamasce on March 28, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 coverts | thickets that provide cover or shelter |
| wallow | an indolent or clumsy rolling about |
| rebuke | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
| littluns | The littlest boys, around ages six and up. They remain with Ralph during the mutiny. |
| fervor | feelings of great warmth and intensity |
| tremulous | (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear |
| cynicism | a cynical feeling of distrust |
| furtive | sneaky |
| stark | providing no shelter or sustenance |
| paunched | gutted potbelly |
| contemptuously | without respect |
| serenading | to perform a play, musical performance |
| demure | affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way |
| impervious | not admitting of passage or capable of being affected |
| enterprise | readiness to embark on bold new ventures |
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