English 9B - Lord of the Flies Vocab

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tumult

a state of commotion, noise, and confusion

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tirade

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

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oppressive

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit; excessive discomfort

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blatant

completely obvious

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jeer

to laugh at with contempt and hatred; to ridicule with intent, to harm

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mutinous

a rebellion against authority

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contemptuous

treating a person or a thing as if it is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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malicious

purposefully evil or harmful

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flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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reticent

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

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