Lord Of The Flies Vocab, Antonyms & Synonyms

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Tactic

Antonym (Opposite): Synonym (Related): Ploy, Gambit, Strategy

Impervious

Antonym (Opposite): Affected, Moved, Exposed Synonym (Related): Immune, Unaffected

Derision

Antonym (Opposite): Approval, Flattery, Love Synonym (Related): Contempt, Disdain, Mockery

Disinclination

Antonym (Opposite): Approval, Happiness Synonym (Related): Dislike, Distaste, Hatred

Inarticulate

Antonym (Opposite): Articulate, Communicative Synonym (Related): Incoherent, Dumb

Parry

Antonym (Opposite): Attract, Confront, Face Synonym (Related): Block, Deflect, Repel

Incredulous

Antonym (Opposite): Believing, Certain, Definite Synonym (Related): Doubtful, Hesitant, Quizzical

Pinnacle

Antonym (Opposite): Bottom, Nadir, Base Synonym (Related): Apex, Peak, Climax

Obtuse

Antonym (Opposite): Bright, Intelligent, Smart Synonym (Related): Dumb, Uncomprehending

Dubious

Antonym (Opposite): Certain, Clear, Definite Synonym (Related): Arguable, Debatable,

Obscure

Antonym (Opposite): Clear, Common, Obvious Synonym (Related): Mysterious, Cryptic, Hidden

Inscrutable

Antonym (Opposite): Clear, Comprehensible Synonym (Related): Enigmatic, Unintelligent

Disentangle

Antonym (Opposite): Connect, Twist, Tangle Synonym (Related): Unravel, Separate, Untwine

Opalescence

Antonym (Opposite): Darkness, Dullness, Matte Synonym (Related): Brightness, Glitter, Glow

Ebullience

Antonym (Opposite): Depression, Sadness Synonym (Related): Liveliness, Buoyancy

Flourish

Antonym (Opposite): Disapproval Synonym (Related): Quirk, Proud

Vexation

Antonym (Opposite): Happiness, Joy Synonym (Related): Aggravation, Mortification

Contrite

Antonym (Opposite): Hurtful, Mean Synonym (Related): Apologetic, Humble

Decorous

Antonym (Opposite): Impolite, Inappropriate Synonym (Related): Civilized, Polite, Formal

Declivity

Antonym (Opposite): Increase, Upsurge, Rise Synonym (Related): Declination, Descent

Contemptuously

Antonym (Opposite): Kind, Mannered Synonym (Related): Arrogantly, Contemptuous

Malevolence

Antonym (Opposite): Kindness, Love, Goodwill Synonym (Related): Evil, Hate, Malic

Officious

Antonym (Opposite): Modest, Shy, Timid Synonym (Related): Busy, Forward, Intrusive

Discursive

Antonym (Opposite): Neat, Organized Synonym (Related): Erratic, Deviating

Covert

Antonym (Opposite): Open, Revealed, Known Synonym (Related): Private, Secret, Hidden

Furtive

Antonym (Opposite): Open, Truthful, Forthright Synonym (Related): Covert, Shifty, Cautious

Lament

Antonym (Opposite): Relieve, Celebrate, Laud Synonym (Related): Regret, Sorrow, Weep

Vicissitude

Antonym (Opposite): Similarity, Stability Synonym (Related): Diversity, Alteration, Mutation

Corpulent

Antonym (Opposite): Skinny, Thin, Slender Synonym (Related): Obese, Bulky, Fat

Bastion

Antonym (Opposite): Weak Spot, Weakness Synonym (Related): Stronghold, Defense


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