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Lord of the Flies Vocab
Chapters 1-7 Vocab
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English
10th Grade
02/20/2008

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Blatant
Definition
Very obvious  (adjective)
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Taboo
Definition
Excluded or forbidden from use or mention (Noun)
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Sinewy
Definition
Lean and muscular; stringy and tough (Adjective)
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Malevolently
Definition

Having ill will or wishing harm to others; malicious

(Adverb)

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Ludicrous
Definition
Laughing absurd; foolish (Adverb)
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Inarticulate
Definition
incomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity (Adjective)
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Leviathan
Definition
Something very large with immense power giant sea creature (Adjective)
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Mutinous
Definition
Disposed to/ engaged in revolt against authority; turbulent, difficult to control (Adjective)
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Impervious
Definition

Incapable of being affected injured persuaded

(Adjective)

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Crestfallen
Definition

Dispirited and depressed; dejected ; feeling or appearance

(Adjective)

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Demure
Definition

Modest and reserved in manner or behavior

(Adjective)

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Corpulent
Definition

Excessively large, bulky body

(adjective)

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Luminous
Definition

Emiting light, full of light

(Adjective)

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Talisman
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Object with magical power; amulet or charm

(Noun)

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Acrid
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Unpleasantly sharp or bitter smell; bitterly pungent

(Adjective)

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