Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'compose'

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To create or put together something, like music or a story

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Meaning of 'moreover'

Back

In addition or furthermore

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Meaning of 'tentative'

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Not fully decided or certain yet

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Acrid

Back

Strong and unpleasant smell or taste

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Meaning of 'balk'

Back

To stop or hesitate

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Cower

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Shrink back or hide in fear

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Meaning of 'elaborate'

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To give more details or explanations

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Excruciating

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Extremely painful or unbearable

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Meaning of 'fathom'

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To understand or figure out something

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Goad: To push or provoke someone to action

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Definition of 'goad'