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LOTF
Lord of the Flies Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Furtive | secret in an underhanded way, stealthy |
| Obscure | difficult to see; vague |
| Muted | toned down or silenced; of low intensity and reduced volume |
| Grave | serious or solemn |
| Vicissitude | a change or variation occurring in the course of something; a passing from one to another |
| Contrite | extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant |
| Opaque | not allowing the passage of light, not tansparent, hard to understand |
| Dubious | doubtful; not clear |
| Malevolent | wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will |
| Parody | a humrous or satirical imitation |
| Diffidence | shyness, reserve, unassertiveness |
| Compress | to press together; force into less space; reduce in size or volume |
| Covert | secret; concealed |
| Obtuse | dull mind; not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect |
| Impervious | not permitting penetration or passage; incapable of being entered |
| Contempt | scorn; extreme dislike or disdain |
| Demur | to make an objection, especially on grounds of scruples |
| Lament | to feel or express sorrow or regret for; to mourn for or over |
| Vex | to irritate; annoy; provoke |
| Cynical | given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm |