LORD OF THE FLIES

Apprehension- Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread Avidly- marked by keen interest and enthusiasm Belligerence- A hostile or warlike attitude, nature, or inclination Brandishing- To wave of flourish a weapon menacingly Clambering- To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble Clamor- A loud outcry; hubbub Contemptuously- Without respect; in a disdainful manner Contrite- Feeling regret for ones sorrows and offenses Disentangled- To extricate from entanglement; free Exasperation- Frustrated annoyance Festooned-to decorate with a string of garland, as of leaves or flowers, suspended in a loop or curve between two points Gesticulated-to make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis Impalpable-not perceptible to touch; intangible Impervious-incapable of being penetrated Incredulous- skeptical; disbelieving Indignation-Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy Jeeringly-in a disrespectful manner; mockingly Lamentably-in an unfortunate or deplorable manner

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Aloof-At a distance but within view Amends-recompense for grievance or injury Augur-A seer or prophet; a soothsayer Besieged-To surround with hostile forces Cajoled-To urge with gentle and repeated appeals Chastisement-a verbal punishment Console-to allay the sorrow or grief of Daunted-to abate the courage of; discourage Enmity-a state of deep seated ill-will Erring-to make an error or mistake Feasible-Capable of being accomplished or brought about Fervently-having or showing great emotion or zeal Formidable-arousing fear, dread, or alarm Furtive-Shifty; characterized by stealth Harangued-a long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering Insolent-presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant Loathsome-arousing hatred; abhorrent Melee-confused, hand to hand fighting Placate-to allay the anger of, especially by making concessions Pugnacious-Combative in nature; belligerent Remonstrate-to say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof Reprieve-Postponement or cancellation of a punishment Sedition-conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state Solemn-Deeply earnest, serious, and sober

Venerable-commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position

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Abhorrence-one that is disgusting, loathsome, or repellent Antipathy-a strong feeling of aversion or repugnance; an object of aversion Apathy-lack of interest or concern; indifference Ardent-characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive Atone-to make amends for sins or fault Conjectures-inference or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence Deferred-to put off; postpone Dissipate-to drive away; disperse Enigmatic-puzzling; not clear to the understanding Erroneously-containing or derived from error; mistaken Immutable- not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature Impetuous-expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate Irreparable- impossible to repair, rectify, or amend Irrevocably-impossible to retract or revoke Menaced-to utter threats against Paroxysm-a sudden outburst of emotion or action; a spasm or fit Pensive-Deeply, often wistfully or dreamily thoughtful Penury-extreme poverty; destitution Procured-to obtain by special effort Recompensing-to award compensation to Somber-dark; gloomy; melancholy; dismal Superfluous-being beyond what is required or sufficient Traversed-to travel or pass across

Tumult-The din and commotion of a great crowd; a disorderly disturbance Uncouth-crude; unrefined; awkward or clumsy