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Lord of the Flies vocabulary. Chapters 11-12. Luminous (adj). Emitting light. Myopia (n). Near-sightedness. Sniveling (adj). To sniffle; to complain or whine tearfully. Quaver (v). To tremble, or speak in a trembling voice. Talisman (n). An object with magical power. Acrid (adj).
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Lord of the Flies vocabulary Chapters 11-12
Luminous (adj) • Emitting light
Myopia (n) • Near-sightedness
Sniveling (adj) • To sniffle; to complain or whine tearfully
Quaver (v) • To tremble, or speak in a trembling voice
Talisman (n) • An object with magical power
Acrid (adj) • Unpleasantly sharp or bitter taste/smell
Incantation (n) • A chant to create a spell or magic effect
Cower (v) • To cringe in fear
Inimical (adj) • Harmful or hostile
Ensconce (v) • To settle (oneself) securely and comfortably
Distended (adj) • Swollen from internal pressure