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Lord of the Flies Vocabulary, English 9H
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English
9th Grade
05/27/2012

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Clamber
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To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; to scramble

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Apprehension
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Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread

 

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Speculate
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To engage in a course of reasoning often based on inconclusive evidence

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Disentangle
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-To extricate from entanglement or involvement; free

-To clear up or resolve

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Incredulous
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Skeptical; misbelieving

 

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Timid
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Clamor
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A lout outcry; a hubbub

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Indignation
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Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy

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Surmount
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To overcome (an obstacle, for example) ; to conquer

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Contemptous
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Without respect; in a disdainful manner

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Gesticulate
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To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis

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Festoon
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To decorate with a string or garland, as of leaves or flowers, suspended in a loop or curve between two prints

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Avid
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Marked by keen interest and enthusiasm

 

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Contrite
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Feeling regret and sorrow for ones sins or offenses; pentinent

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Belligerence
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A hostile or warlike attitude, nature, or inclination; belligerency

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Impalpable
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Not perceptible to the touch; intangible

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Jeer
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To speak or shout derisively; mock; to abuse verbally; taunt

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Lament
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To feel or express sorrow or regret for; in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

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Perlious
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Full of or involving danger

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Exasperation
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Fustrated annoyance

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Brandish
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To wave or flourish (a weapon, for example) menacingly

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Scuttle
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To run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry

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Impervious
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Incapable of being penetrated

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Rebuke
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To criticize or reprove sharply; to reprimand

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Pinnacle
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A tall pointed formation, such as a mountain peak

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