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Ch 3&4 - Lord..Flies
Lord of the Flies - Chapter 3 & 4 words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abyss | nothingness, void |
| antagonism | opposition, enmity |
| avidly | eagerly; greedily |
| compulsion | deep impulse; urge |
| contrite | apologetic; regretful |
| foundered | collapsed; failed |
| gaudy | showy; colorful |
| inscrutable | not easily interpreted or understood |
| tacit | implied; unspoken but understood |
| unheeding | ignoring |
| belligerent | aggression; hostility |
| blatant | obvious; glaring |
| compelled | driven; forced |
| dubious | doubtful |
| impalpable | unable to be touched; not substantial |
| malevolently | spitefully; maliciously |
| myriad | countless; numerous |
| omission | condition of being left out |
| preposterous | contrary to reason; outrageous |
| ravenously | desperately hungry |