lord of the flies vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abyss | bottomless hole |
| articulate | to speak clearly |
| bastion | a stronghold |
| blunder | to make a mistake as a result from stupidity |
| cascade | a steep waterfall |
| compress | to reduce in size or volume |
| contempt | extreme dislike |
| contrite | extremely apologetic |
| corpulence | a state of being very fat |
| covert | secret |
| credulous | gullible |
| cynical | sarcasm |
| declivity | downward slope |
| decorum | correct behavior |
| demur | to delay |
| derision | mockery |
| diffidence | shyness |
| discursive | rambling |
| disentangle | to unravel |
| disinclination | to avoid |
| dubious | doubtful, unclear |
| ebullient | extreme excitement |
| ferocity | savagery |
| flourish | to thrive |
| foliage | leaves of a plant |
| furtive | stealthy |
| gravity | seriousness |
| impervious | not capable of being damaged |
| incantation | a spell |
| inscrutable | mysterious |
| interminable | having no end |
| iridescence | brilliant appearance |
| lament | to morn or express sorrow |
| malevolence | ill will or evil intentions |
| muted | silenced |
| obscure | difficult to see |
| obtuse | dull of mind |
| officious | intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner |
| opalescent | showing or reflecting an iridescent light |
| opaque | not transparent |
| parody | humorous intimation |
| parry | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) |
| pinnacle | the peak or highest point |
| rue | to be sorry for |
| tacit | silent, not spoken |
| vexation | discomfort |
| vicissitude | change of luck |
| vivid | bright, distinct, and clear |
| vulnerable | susceptible to injury or attack |
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