Lord of the Flies Set I
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22 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 abyss | bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth |
| articulate | to speak distinctlly, expressing oneself clearly |
| articulate (antonym) | (antonym) to speak indistincly; to mumble |
| bastion | a fortification, a stronghold |
| blunder | to make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness |
| blunder | act wisely |
| cascade | a steep waterfall or seires of waterfalls, a continuous series |
| cascade (antonym) | (antonym) trickle of water |
| contempt | scorn, extreme dislike or disdain |
| contempt (synonym) | (synonym) despicableness, itiableness, scurviness |
| contempt (antonym) | (antonym) respect |
| contrite | extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant |
| contrite (synonym) | (synonym) penitent |
| contrite (antonym) | (antonym) unrepentant |
| corpulence | state of being very fat |
| corpulence (synonym) | (synonym) obesity |
| corpulence (antonym) | (antonym) emaciation |
| covert | secret, concealed |
| covert (synonym) | (synonym) clandestine, furtive, stealthy, surreptitious, underhanded |
| covert (antonym) | (antonym) open, conspicuous |
| credulous | believing on slight evidence, gullible |
| credulous (antonym) | (antonym) suspicious |
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