Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Lord of the Flies • Definitions

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Definition of 'compose'

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

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Word for 'in addition'

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moreover

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Definition of 'tentative'

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Not fully decided or certain yet

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Definition of 'acrid'

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Strong and unpleasant smell or taste

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Word for stopping or hesitating

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balk

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Shrink back or hide in fear

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cower

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Word for giving more details

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elaborate

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Word for extremely painful

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excruciating

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Definition of 'fathom'

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To understand or figure out something

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Definition of 'goad'

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To push or provoke someone to action