Lord of the Flies MASTER SET

Master Set with all the definitions

Abate

1) to become less intense or reduce in strength, 2) to lessen or diminish gradually, 3) to die down or subside

Abstract

1) existing as an idea rather than a physical thing, 2) theoretical rather than concrete, 3) not related to real, tangible objects

Acquiesce

1) to accept or agree without protest, 2) to comply passively with a request, 3) to give in reluctantly

Adversity

1) a difficult or unfavorable situation, 2) hardship or misfortune, 3) a state of serious trouble

Aesthetic

1) concerned with beauty or artistic appeal, 2) relating to the appreciation of what is pleasing to the senses, 3) having to do with visual style and taste

Amicable

1) friendly and without hard feelings, 2) characterized by goodwill, not hostile, 3) peaceful and cooperative in tone

Anachronistic

1) belonging to a period other than the one being depicted, 2) out of place in time, 3) outdated or old-fashioned for the current era

Anomalous

1) deviating from what is standard or normal, 2) unusual or irregular, 3) not fitting the expected pattern

Apathy

1) lack of interest or concern, 2) emotional indifference, 3) absence of enthusiasm or motivation

Arduous

1) requiring great effort

Articulate

1) able to express ideas clearly and effectively, 2) fluent and coherent in speech, 3) well-spoken and precise with words

Assimilate

1) to absorb and integrate into a larger group, 2) to take in and become similar to, 3) to adapt and blend into a culture or system

Astute

1) having sharp judgment

Augment

1) to make something greater by adding to it, 2) to increase in size or value, 3) to expand or supplement

Austerity

1) severe simplicity

Benevolent

1) kind and generous, 2) showing goodwill and a desire to help others, 3) charitable and well-meaning

Bleak

1) without hope or encouragement

Bolster

1) to support or strengthen, 2) to prop up or reinforce, 3) to boost confidence or morale

Brevity

1) shortness of duration or expression, 2) concise use of words, 3) the quality of being brief

Candor

1) honesty and openness in speech, 2) frankness of expression, 3) sincerity without holding back

Censure

1) strong criticism or disapproval, 2) to formally condemn or reprimand, 3) harsh judgment expressed publicly

Cogent

1) clear, logical, and convincing, 2) persuasive because well-reasoned, 3) compelling and to the point

Compelling

1) evoking interest in a powerful way, 2) forceful and convincing, 3) demanding attention or belief

Complacent

1) self-satisfied and unaware of danger, 2) overly content with one's situation, 3) smug and lacking urgency

Composite

1) made up of various parts or elements, 2) combined from different sources, 3) a mixture or blend of components

Concede

1) to admit something is true, often reluctantly, 2) to yield or acknowledge defeat, 3) to grant as a right or privilege

Conciliatory

1) intended to end a disagreement

Condone

1) to accept or overlook wrongdoing, 2) to forgive or disregard an offense, 3) to implicitly approve of bad behavior

Conducive

1) making a certain outcome likely

Convoluted

1) extremely complex and difficult to follow, 2) intricately twisted or complicated, 3) confusing due to excessive complexity

Corroborate

1) to confirm or support with evidence, 2) to back up a claim with proof, 3) to verify through additional information

Curtail

1) to reduce or cut short, 2) to limit or restrict, 3) to shorten in duration or extent

Daunt

1) to intimidate or discourage, 2) to make someone feel afraid or overwhelmed, 3) to lessen someone's courage

Deferential

1) showing respect for someone's authority, 2) yielding to another's opinion out of respect, 3) courteously submissive

Delineate

1) to describe or outline precisely, 2) to mark the boundaries of something, 3) to depict clearly in detail

Demur

1) to raise objections or show reluctance, 2) to hesitate due to doubts, 3) to politely disagree

Denounce

1) to publicly criticize or condemn, 2) to accuse someone openly of wrongdoing, 3) to speak out strongly against

Despot

1) a ruler with absolute power, often abused, 2) a tyrant or dictator, 3) someone who governs oppressively

Detrimental

1) causing harm or damage, 2) having a negative effect, 3) damaging to something's wellbeing

Diligent

1) showing careful and persistent effort, 2) hardworking and thorough, 3) attentive and conscientious in work

Discern

1) to perceive or recognize something clearly, 2) to distinguish between things, 3) to notice something not obvious

Disparate

1) essentially different

Dredge

1) to clear or search by digging, 2) to bring up something from the past, 3) to scoop or drag from the bottom

Dubious

1) doubtful or uncertain, 2) questionable in quality or truth, 3) hesitant due to lack of trust

Eclectic

1) deriving from diverse sources, 2) made up of varied styles or ideas, 3) not limited to one category

Elicit

1) to draw out a response or reaction, 2) to evoke or bring forth, 3) to obtain information through questioning

Elucidate

1) to make something clear through explanation, 2) to clarify a difficult subject, 3) to shed light on something confusing

Empathy

1) the ability to understand another's feelings, 2) sharing in someone else's emotional experience, 3) compassionate understanding of others

Emulate

1) to imitate in an effort to match or surpass, 2) to strive to be like someone admired, 3) to copy someone's success or behavior

Enigmatic

1) mysterious and difficult to understand, 2) puzzling in nature, 3) hard to interpret or explain

Ephemeral

1) lasting for a very short time, 2) fleeting or transient, 3) short-lived and quickly forgotten

Equivocal

1) open to more than one interpretation, 2) ambiguous or unclear in meaning, 3) intentionally vague

Exacerbate

1) to make a problem worse, 2) to intensify negatively, 3) to aggravate a bad situation

Exculpate

1) to clear from blame or guilt, 2) to prove someone innocent, 3) to free from fault

Exult

1) to show great joy or triumph, 2) to rejoice enthusiastically, 3) to celebrate with delight

Fastidious

1) very attentive to detail

Foster

1) to encourage the development of something, 2) to nurture or promote growth, 3) to support and care for

Frugal

1) careful with money

Futile

1) producing no useful result, 2) pointless or ineffective, 3) doomed to fail

Haste

1) excessive speed or urgency, 2) acting quickly, often carelessly, 3) hurried action

Impartial

1) treating all sides equally

Imperious

1) assuming power without justification

Indifferent

1) having no particular interest or sympathy, 2) showing no preference either way, 3) unconcerned or apathetic

Inherent

1) existing as a natural or basic part of something, 2) built-in or intrinsic, 3) essential and permanent

Innovate

1) to introduce new ideas or methods, 2) to create something original, 3) to make changes through new invention

Inquisitive

1) curious and eager to learn, 2) asking many questions, 3) showing interest in gaining knowledge

Insidious

1) proceeding harmfully in a gradual, subtle way, 2) dangerous but not obviously so, 3) deceptively harmful over time

Lucid

1) expressed clearly

Meticulous

1) showing great attention to detail, 2) extremely careful and precise, 3) thorough to the point of perfectionism

Mitigate

1) to make something less severe, 2) to lessen the impact of, 3) to ease or reduce harm

Multitudinous

1) existing in great numbers, 2) very numerous, 3) consisting of a large crowd or quantity

Oblong

1) elongated, typically rectangular in shape, 2) longer than it is wide, 3) having a stretched rectangular form

Obscure

1) not clearly expressed or understood, 2) little known

Pragmatic

1) dealing with things practically, 2) focused on results rather than theory, 3) sensible and realistic

Precocious

1) showing mature abilities at an early age, 2) advanced beyond one's years, 3) unusually developed for one's age

Prudent

1) acting with care and good judgment, 2) cautious and sensible in decisions, 3) wise in practical matters

Reconcile

1) to restore friendly relations, 2) to make compatible or consistent, 3) to settle a dispute

Refute

1) to prove something wrong, 2) to disprove with evidence, 3) to argue against successfully

Resilient

1) able to recover quickly from difficulty, 2) tough and adaptable under stress, 3) bouncing back after hardship

Rhetoric

1) the art of persuasive speaking or writing, 2) language designed to influence, 3) skillful use of words for effect

Robust

1) strong and healthy

Saunter

1) to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, 2) to stroll casually, 3) to move without hurry

Scrutinize

1) to examine closely and carefully, 2) to inspect in detail, 3) to look at critically

Shrill

1) high-pitched and piercing in sound, 2) sharp and unpleasantly loud, 3) harsh and grating to the ear

Somber

1) dark and gloomy

Speculation

1) forming a theory without firm evidence, 2) guessing or conjecture, 3) thinking about possibilities without proof

Spurious

1) false, though seeming genuine, 2) not authentic

Substantiate

1) to provide evidence to support a claim, 2) to prove with facts, 3) to establish the truth of

Superfluous

1) more than what is needed

Tacit

1) understood without being stated, 2) implied rather than spoken, 3) silent but assumed agreement

Temperate

1) showing moderation and self-restraint, 2) not extreme, especially in emotion or climate, 3) mild and balanced

Tenacious

1) holding firmly

Tentative

1) not fully worked out

Torrid

1) very hot and dry, 2) intensely passionate, 3) scorching in temperature or emotion

Transient

1) lasting only a short time, 2) passing through without staying long, 3) temporary and impermanent

Ubiquitous

1) present or found everywhere, 2) appearing all over the place, 3) widespread and constant

Undermine

1) to weaken gradually or secretly, 2) to erode the strength or confidence of, 3) to sabotage subtly

Vindicate

1) to clear of blame after being doubted, 2) to prove someone right, 3) to justify with evidence

Wary

1) cautious about possible danger, 2) watchful and suspicious, 3) on guard against risk

Writhing

1) twisting the body in pain or struggle, 2) contorting due to distress, 3) squirming in agony