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Vocabulary Activity: Part 2 - Lord Of The Flies Flashcards

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Befoul (Verb) Definition

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To make something dirty (with dirt of waste)

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Synonyms for Befoul

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Pollute, Stain

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Brandish (Verb) Definition

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Waving something as a threat in anger/excitement

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Synonyms for Brandish

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Raise, Swing

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Antonym for Befoul

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Clean

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Antonym for Brandish

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Hide

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Contemptuous (noun) definition

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The feeling of display of loathing towards/someone/something, through undeserving respect

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Synonyms for contemptuous

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Snide, Insulted

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Antonym for contemptuous

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Respectful

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Cordon (Noun) definition

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A line or circle of police, soldiers, guards preventing access to or from an area

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Synonyms for cordon

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Barricade, barrier

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Antonyms for cordon

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Desegrate

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Crepitation (Noun) definition

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A series of short sharp sounds

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Crepitation synonyms

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Crack, noise

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Antonyms for Crepitation

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Peace

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Decorum (noun) definition

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Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

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Synonyms for decorum

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Correctness, dignity

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Antonyms for Decorum

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Rudeness

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Demure (adjective) definition

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To be reserved, modest and/or shy

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Synonyms for Demure

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Modest, quiet, bashful

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Antonyms for demure

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Outgoing

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Incantation (nous) definition

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A series of words recited in unison as part of a ritual
It is believed to have magical effect

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Synonyms for incantation

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Chant, recitation

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Antonyms for incantation

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Disharming

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Lamentation (noun) definition
Passionate expression of grief and sorrow
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Synonyms for lamentation
Weeping, wailing
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Antonyms for lamentation
Joyful
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Leviathan (noun) definition
A sea monster that is large and powerful
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Synonyms for leviathan
Colossal, Enormus
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Antonym for leviathan
Small
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Malevolent
A person which deliberately tries to cause harm
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Synonym for Malevolent
Hostile
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Antonym for malevolent
Benevolant
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Plinth (noun) definition
A heavy base supporting a statue or vase
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Synonyms for Plinth
Footstool, Pedestal
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Antonyms for plinth
Top
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Runnel (noun) definition
A narrow channel in the ground for liquid to flow through
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Synonyms for Runnel
Rill, flow
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Antonyms for Runnel
River
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Sneer (verb) definition
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark or tone
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Synonyms for sneer
Snicker, smirk
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Antonyms for sneer
Admire
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Solemnity (noun) definition
A star or quality of being serious and dignified
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Synonyms for solemnity
Dignity, stateliness
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Antonyms for solemnity
Excited, Lively
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Tremulous (adjective) definition
Shaking or trembling slightly
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Tremulous synonyms
Fearful, jittery
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Antonym for tremulous
Calm
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Transverse (verb) definition
To travel or more across or through someplace
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Synonyms for transverse
Cross, wander
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Antonyms for transverse
Stay
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Unhandily (adverb) definition
In a clumsy or awkward manner
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Synonyms for unhandily
Annoying, burdensome
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Antonyms for unhandily
Skillful
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Ululation
-A long, high pitched thrilling sound - resembling a howl -or the act of making such a sound to express grief or joy -Or as a musical performance
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Synonyms for ululation
Hoot, yell
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Antonyms for ululation
Quiet, silence
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Vicissitudes (noun) definition
Unwelcome or unpleasant change in circumstance
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Synonyms for vicissitudes
Change, alteration
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Antonyms for vicissitudes
Stability

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