Lord Of The Flies Flashcards
Clambering
Definition: climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: His awkward clambering to get onto the platform silenced the room.
Proffer
Definition: hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She proffered the small acorn to the squirrel.
Efflorescence
Definition: the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The time lapse captured the efflorescence of mold on the apple.
A-bubble
Definition: be exuberantly filled with an irrepressible positive feeling.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She was a-bubble with delight
Decorous
Definition: in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: She made sure her behavior was decorous in movement and speech.
Fulcrum
Definition: the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The plank of the sea saw rested on a wooden fulcrum.
Stupendous
Definition: extremely impressive.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her performance was stupendous getting tens across the board.
Furtive
Definition: attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her actions were furtive, avoiding the teacher’s path.
Pallidly
Definition: lacking interest or liveliness
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: She muttered pallidly half asleep.
Suffusion
Definition: cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The suffusion of color blushed her pale face.
Indignation
Definition: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The mockery caused great indignation in her.
Mirage
Definition: something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: Her confidence was only a mirage to hide her insecurities.
Magicked
Definition: move, change, or create by or as if by magic.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The rose was magicked into the suitors hand out of nowhere.
Surmounted
Definition: stand or be placed on top of.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The star was surmounted on the Christmas tree.
Immured
Definition: enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She was immured in the dense vines, unable to move.
Petered
Definition: decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The storm petered the farther out into sea they went.
Contemptuously
Definition: in a scornful way that shows disdain.
Part of speech: adverb
Sentence: She contemptuously pushed passed the sales person.
Induced
Definition: succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The smell induced her to take a bite.
Grave
Definition: giving cause for alarm; serious.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: With the bear inches apart from the tent they were in grave danger.
Exasperation
Definition: a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: She swatted his hand in exasperation.
Clamored
Definition: shout loudly and insistently.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: Her clamor awoke everyone.
Scornfully
Definition: feeling or showing disgust and anger.
Part of speech: adverb
Sentence: She scornfully rolled her eyes at his offer.
Swathe
Definition: to bind, wrap, or swaddle with
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The jeans swathed around her thighs comfortably.
Errant
Definition: erring or straying from the proper course or standards
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her behavior was errant in ways they had not thought possible.
Martyred
Definition: showing feigned or exaggerated suffering to obtain sympathy or admiration.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her martyred expression left him slightly embarrassed.
Ebullience
Definition: the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The ebullience of the party made her stay.
Officious
Definition: assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: The commander was officious in the way she spoke.
Taut
Definition: stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: The rope was taut and ready to walk on.
Assented
Definition: express approval or agreement, typically officially.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She assented eagerly to get the meeting over with.
Virtuous
Definition: having or showing high moral standards.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her actions were virtuous and giving.
Recrimination
Definition: an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The recrimination of her daughter was too much to handle.
Tumult
Definition: a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The tumult of the crowd caused chaos.
Festooned
Definition: adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The house was festooned with lights.
Capering
Definition: skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: They were caping around the park.
Bleakly
Definition: in a way that suggests a lack of hope
Part of speech: adverb
Sentence: she spoke bleakly about her future.
Pall
Definition: a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: the pall made it dangerous to breathe without a mask.
Tirade
Definition: a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: She went into a tirade about her parents.
Unheeded
Definition: heard or noticed but disregarded.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her interjections were unheeded.
Tendril
Definition: a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form, that stretches out and twines around any suitable support.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The curling plant tendrils covered the walls of the building.
Node
Definition: the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling or knob.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The plant was cut at a node to save the flower.
Abyss
Definition: a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: She thought of the well as a dark abyss.
Pallor
Definition: an unhealthy pale appearance.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: Her sickly pallor shocked everyone who saw her.
Trodden
Definition: walk in a specified way
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The trodden path was darkened by the footsteps.
Inscrutable
Definition: impossible to understand or interpret.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: The trick was so impressive almost inscrutable to the audience.
Castanet
Definition: small concave pieces of wood, ivory, or plastic, joined in pairs by a cord and clicked together by the fingers as a rhythmic accompaniment to Spanish dancing.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The sound of the castanet pattered as she danced.
Vicissitudes
Definition: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The vicissitude of the situation left them dumbfounded
Incredulous
Definition: (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: her expression was incredulous at the news
declivities
Definition: a downward slope.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: she rode down the declivity faster than she’s ever went.
Tacit
Definition: understood or implied without being stated.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her opinion was tacit by the end of the trial.
Perceptible
Definition: especially of a slight movement or change of state) able to be seen or noticed.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: the tension was perceptible amongst them all.
Clamorously
Definition: making a loud and confused noise.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: the party was clamorous
Rigging
Definition: the system of ropes, cables, or chains employed to support a ship’s masts ( standing rigging ) and to control or set the yards and sails ( running rigging ).
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: the rigging of the boat hung low and long.
Foundered
Definition: (of a ship) fill with water and sink.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: the boat slowly foundered
Susurration
Definition: whispering, murmuring, or rustling.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: the susurration in the woods kept her awake
Sepals
Definition: each of the parts of the calyx of a flower, enclosing the petals and typically green and leaflike.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: the green sepals framed the petals of the flower.
