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Lord of the Flies 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Impervious | incapable of being penetrated |
| Laden | loaded with |
| Sagely | like a wise man |
| Crestfallen | really disappointed |
| Diffidently | shyly or modestly |
| Tremulous | shaking or quivering slightly |
| Interspersed | scattered around |
| Plinth | a heavy base supporting a statue or vase |
| Incredulity | unwillingness to believe |
| Interminable | never ending |
| Guano | bird poop |
| Obtuse | stupid; dumb |
| Prefect | a senior student who enforces discipline |
| Brandishing | showing in a threatening way |
| Rueful | expressing sorrow or regret |
| Corpulent | chubby |
| Embroiled | involved in something bad |
| Gully | a water-worn ravine |
| Brine | salty water |
| Vexed | confused and annoyed |
| Buffet | to strike sharply, especially with the hand |
| Coverts | bushes in which animals can hide |