Lord of the Flies SAT Vocab 1
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binaryisfun on November 29, 2010
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Lord of the Flies SAT Vocab 1
Numbers 1-16, order in which they appear in the novel
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16 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 foliage | leaves of a plant, leafage |
| disentangle | to unravel, extricate |
| decorum | appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior |
| vivid | // bright, distinct, and clear // |
| furtive | secret in an underhanded way, stealthy |
| obscure | difficult to see, vague |
| muted | toned down or silenced |
| grave | serious, important |
| ebullient | overflowing with excitement, showing enthusiasm |
| officious | overly dutiful or obliging, insisting on providing a service not requested |
| abyss | bottomless hole, a vast expanse or depth |
| inscrutable | difficult to understand; mysterious |
| vicissitude | // A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant // |
| contrite | extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant |
| opaque | // not clearly understood or expressed // |
| declivity | downward slope |
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