Lord Of The Flies Vocab Part 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 furtive | secret in an underhanded way, stealthy |
| gravity | seriousness, importance |
| impervious | incapable of being entered or penetrated, not capable of being damaged |
| incantation | a spell, writtenor receited formula of words designed for a particular effect |
| inscrutable | difficult to understand |
| interminable | having or seem to have no end |
| iridescence | brilliant appearannce |
| lament | to mourn or express sorrow |
| malevolence | ill will or evil intentions |
| muted | toned down or silenced |
| obscure | difficult to see, vague |
| obtuse | dull of mind, insensitive, stupid |
| officious | overly dutiful or obliging, insisting on providing a service not requested |
| opalescent | showing or reflecting an iridescent light |
| opaque | not allowing the passage of light, not transparent, hard to understand |
| parody | humorous or ridiculous imitation |
| parry | to deflect or ward off a blow |
| pinnacle | the peak or highest point |
| rue | to be sorry for, to regret |
| tacit | understood, silent, not spoken, implicit |
| vexation | discomfort or distress |
| vicissitude | a passing from one thing to another, change of luck |
| vivid | bright, distinct, and clear |
| vulnerable | susceptible to injury or attack |
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