Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary

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Fulcrum

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The support on which a lever pivots.

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Tumult

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A commotion or riot.

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Martyred

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Exaggerated suffering to obtain attention.

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Hiatus

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A break, gap, or pause.

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Enmity

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Hostility or mutual hatred.

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Indignation

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Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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Strident

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Loud and harsh; grating.

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Ebullience

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The quality of being cheerful and full of energy.

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Hayrick

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A large stack of hay.

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Efflorescence

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The state of flowering or blooming.