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Adjective - sly, done by stealth
The furtive boy crept out of the bushes. |
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adjective - state of flowering/brightly colored
The efflorescent trees looked quite different now that it was spring time. |
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adjective - seems true but is actually false
Ralph was not deceived by the specious appearance of depth in the bathing pool. |
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verb - climbing with difficulty
Ralph clambered up the rocky incline. |
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adjective - gross, disgusting
The mutant's features were distorted and grotesque. |
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adverb - angry in response to something unfair or unjust
The girl was indignant when the teacher assigned a 20 page paper to be due the next day. |
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noun - an ornament or piece of jewelry
The pendant hung around her neck from the necklace. |
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noun - an impulse to act that is irresistible.
The boys had a natural compulsion to explore the island. |
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adjective - able to be seen.
There were no ships perceptible on the horizon. |
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verb - to untangle oneself
The pig tried to disentangle itself from the creepers. |
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noun - use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas.
Golding uses vivid imagery to give the reader a picture of the island. |
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noun - hinting at something that will happen later in the novel.
An example of foreshadowing is when Jack slams his spear into the ground and yells, "next time!" |
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Noun - objects or people represent larger concepts or ideas.
Piggy symbolizes science and technology and logical thought. |
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noun - deep, mutual hatred
There was a genuine sense of enmity between Jack and Ralph. |
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noun - commotion of a great crowd
There was a great tumult after the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004. |
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adjective - using power unjustly or extreme in nature
The heat was oppressive on the island. |
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adjective - good taste in manners and conduct.
The British are known for their decorous behavior. |
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noun - gap or interruption/break or pause
The author went on hiatus and stopped writing novels for two years. |
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noun - leader of a choir
Jack is the chorister of his choir. |
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verb - to linger aimlessly
The boys loitered downtown on the early release day. |
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