Lord of the Flies Vocabulary 3 & 4

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  1. improvise
    perform without preparation
  2. apex
    the highest point of something
  3. derisive
    expressing contempt or ridicule
  4. effigy
    a representation of a person
  5. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  6. incantation
    a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect
  7. incredulity
    doubt about the truth of something
  8. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  9. covert
    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
  10. obtuse
    (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
  11. luxuriant
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  12. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  13. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  14. sanctity
    the quality of being holy
  15. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
  16. cynicism
    a pessimistic feeling of distrust
Created on Wed May 29 23:21:45 EDT 2013 (updated Wed May 29 23:21:53 EDT 2013)

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