Lord Of Flies Ch 4-8

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apex

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n

the highest point of something

There were no trees at the apex of the mountain.

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assent

Back 2

n

an expression of acceptance or agreement

He gave an assent to her idea.

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indignantly

Back 3

adv

angrily, because of the unfairness of someone or thing

She retorted indignantly.

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discursive

Back 4

adj

rambling; lengthy and including extra, unessential material.

He gave a discrusive lecture.

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emphatic

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adj

expressed, thought, or done w/emphasis; forcible, definite

He ended with an emphatic gesture.

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embroiled

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adj

involved in trouble, disagreement, or conflict

She soon walked away from the embroiled relationship.

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diffidently

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adv

showing shyness or lack of self confidence; with restrained behavior.

He approached the judge diffidently.

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crestfallen

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adj

disappointed or humiliated after being enthusiastic or confident

He faced the other team with a crestfallen expression after the other team's victory.

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rebuke

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v

to criticize or reprimand someone sharply.

The teacher will rebuke me when I fail the test.

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derisive

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adj

showing contempt or ridicule.

That comment was very derisive.

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sanctity

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n

the condition of being considered holy or sacred and entitled to respect.

After she did Freddie's chores for him, she regarded herself with sanctity.

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corpulent

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adj

obese

He possessed a corpulent profile.

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droning

Back 13

adj

humming continuously w/ a low sound

His voice changed from a whisper to a droning sound.

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ungainly

Back 14

adv

lacking grace while moving

She danced quite ungainly.

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assimilate

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v

integrate somebody into a larger group while minimizing differences.

The class was asked to assimilate the new student.

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theological

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adj.

about, using, engaged in, or typical of the study of religion.

We had a theological discussion after church.

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pinnacles

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n

the hightest or topmost points or levels of something.

The pinnacles of my high school life involve my friends.

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cessation

Back 18

n

a stop, pause, or interruption, especially a permanent discontinuation.

The accident caused a cessation in the flow of traffic.

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incantation

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n

the ritual chanting or use of supposedly magic words.

She mumbled an incantation before taking the test.