Vocabulary • Ch 9 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

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Phosphorescence

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A glow that lasts for a while

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Meaning of 'inquisitive'

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Curious and wanting to learn more

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Meaning of 'ungainly'

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Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

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Meaning of 'superficial'

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Only on the surface, not deep

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Cleave

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To split or separate something in two

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Meaning of 'saunter'

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To walk in a relaxed and casual way

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Meaning of 'abominable'

Back

Extremely bad or unpleasant

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Intrusion

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Entering without invitation

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Protrude

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To stick out

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Meaning of 'prosper'

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To do well or be successful