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week two lord of the flies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abyss (noun) | an immeasurably deep chasm, void, or pit. |
| inscrutable (adj) | Incapable of being searched into or understood by study or human reason. |
| vicissitudes (noun) | a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. |
| contrite (adj) | feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt. |
| opaque (adj) | not able to be seen through; not transparent. |
| declivities (noun) | a downward slope. |
| opalescence (noun) | optical phenomenon characterized by a milky, translucent glow or a "play of color" |
| dubious (adj) | hesitating or doubting. |
| tacit (adj) | understood or implied without being stated. |
| belligerence (noun) | aggressive or warlike behavior. |