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Lord of the Flies Vocab 5-7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lamentation | expression of regret or sorrow |
| Apex | the highest point or peak |
| Derisive | expressing ridicule or scorn |
| Effigy | a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule |
| Tempestuously | in a stormy or turbulent manner |
| Incantation | a series of words used as a magical spell or charm |
| Impervious | not allowing passage or penetration; unaffected |
| Bravado | a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate |
| Crestfallen | sad and disappointed |
| Leviathan | something enormous and powerful; a sea monster |
| Speculation | the act of forming theories without firm evidence |
| Induced | pursuaded or influenced to do something |
| Assented | agreed or consented |
| Dubious | doubtful or uncertain |
| Incantatory | relating to chanting or magical words |
| Interminable | endless of seemingly without end |
| Discursive | rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly |