Vocabulary from Literature - Lord of the Flies Chapters 1-4 (A)

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Mortification

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A feeling of great embarrassment and shame, often due to a mistake or failure.

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Vicissitudes

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Changes or variations that occur in life, often referring to difficulties or hardships.

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Errant

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Straying from the proper course or standards; often used to describe a mistake or error.

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Ravenously

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In a very hungry manner; with an intense desire to eat.

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Tacit

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Understood or implied without being stated; silent agreement.

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Ambition

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A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

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Enmity

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The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

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Avid

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Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

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Pliantly

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Easily bent or flexible; adaptable.

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Askew

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Not in a straight or level position; crooked.