Lord of The Flies Flashcards
Specious
Adjective
Misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive
Effulgence
Noun
A state of being bright and radiant, splendor, brilliance
Enmity
Noun
The state of feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Decorous
Adjective
In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained
Indignation
Noun
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Hiatus
Noun
A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Ebullience
Noun
The quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
Recrimination
Noun
An accusation in response to one from someone else
Tumult
Noun
A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
Furtive
Adjective
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
Inscrutable
Adjective
Impossible to understand or interpret
Incredulous
Adjective
Unwilling or unable to believe something
Belligerence
Noun
Aggressive or warlike behavior
Chastisement
Noun
Severe punishment or criticism
Incursion
Noun
An invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one
Disinclination
Noun
A lack of enthusiasm
Derisive
Adjective
Expressing contempt or ridicule
Discursive
Adjective
Digressing for subject to subject