Lord of the flies chapter 2

rebecca F.
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  1. discard
    throw or cast away
  2. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  3. stir
    move very slightly
  4. graspable
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  5. cheerful
    pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
  6. flushed
    reddened as if with blood from emotion or exertion
  7. clamor
    loud and persistent outcry from many people
  8. ebullience
    eager enjoyment or approval
  9. likely
    probably but not definitely going to be or become true
  10. crinkle
    make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
  11. wilt
    causing to become limp or drooping
  12. assent
    agree or express agreement
  13. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  14. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  15. swathe
    an enveloping cloth or bandage
  16. creeper
    any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
  17. clutch
    hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Created on Sun Dec 30 08:19:36 EST 2012 (updated Sun Dec 30 09:00:51 EST 2012)

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