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Chapter 10 Vocabulary
Lord of the Flies
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English
10th Grade
04/15/2010

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stricken
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hit or wounded by a weapon, missile, or the like.
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crags
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a steep, rugged rock; rough, broken, projecting part of a rock.
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torrid
Definition
oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.
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somberly
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gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
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assimilating
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to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust: to assimilate the new immigrants.
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haste
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unnecessarily quick action; thoughtless, rash, or undue speed.
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indignantly
Definition
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
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oblong
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elongated, usually from the square or circular form.
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snigger
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to laugh in a half-suppressed, indecorous or disrespectful manner.
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barmy
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containing or resembling barm; frothy.
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