Lord of the Flies - Chapter 3

batty

foolish or silly

crackers

crazy weird

inscrutable

difficult to understand : causing people to feel curious or confused

seductive

making someone do or want something : very attractive

vicissitudes

passing of time/life

compulsion

a very strong desire to do something

opaque

not letting light through : not transparent

declivities

downward inclination

rapt

showing complete interest in something

tacit

expressed or carried on without words or speech

perceptible

able to be seen or noticed : able to be perceived

riotous

very exciting, fun, or full of energy