lord of the flies Flashcards
What is efflorescence?
The process of flowering or blooming.
Often used in the context of plants or minerals.
What does enmity mean?
A feeling of hostility or hatred.
What does decorous mean?
In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
What is a chorister?
A singer in a choir.
What is a bastion?
A projecting part of a fortification.
It can also refer to a stronghold or a place of safety.
What does hiatus mean?
A pause or break in continuity.
What is ebullience?
The quality of being cheerful and full of energy.
What does recrimination mean?
An accusation in response to one from someone else.
What is tumult?
A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
What is a tirade?
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
What does oppressive mean?
Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.
What does inscrutable mean?
Impossible to understand or interpret.
What are vicissitudes?
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
What does declivities mean?
A downward slope.
What does tacit mean?
Understood or implied without being stated.
What does blatant mean?
Done openly and unashamedly; very obvious.
What is a mirage?
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.
What does taboo mean?
A social or cultural prohibition.
What does sinewy mean?
Consisting of or resembling sinews; muscular and strong.
What does malevolently mean?
In a manner that shows a wish to do evil to others.
What does ludicrous mean?
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.
What does ineffectual mean?
Not producing any or the desired effect.
What does jeer mean?
To make rude and mocking remarks.
What is indigo?
A deep blue color.
What does inarticulate mean?
Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.
What is a theorem?
A statement that has been proven on the basis of previously established statements.
What does appalled mean?
Greatly dismayed or horrified.
What does static mean?
Lacking in movement, action, or change.
What does buffet mean?
To strike repeatedly.
What does corpulent mean?
Fat; having a large, bulky body.
What does sauntered mean?
Walked in a slow, relaxed manner.
What does cascading mean?
Falling or flowing in abundance.
What is a leviathan?
A very large aquatic creature, often used metaphorically to describe something enormous.
What does clamor mean?
A loud and confused noise.
What does mutinously mean?
In a rebellious manner.
What does authority mean?
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
What does ambushed mean?
Attacked unexpectedly from a concealed position.
What does compelled mean?
Forced or obliged to do something.
What does accessible mean?
Able to be reached or entered.
What does loiter mean?
To stand or wait around idly.
What does crestfallen mean?
Sad and disappointed.
What does impervious mean?
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by.
What does enterprise mean?
A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.
What does luminous mean?
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
What is myopia?
A condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see distant objects; nearsightedness.
What does sniveling mean?
Crying or whimpering in a feeble or fretful way.
What does liberation mean?
The act of setting someone free from imprisonment or oppression.
What does quavered mean?
Trembled or spoke in a shaky voice.
What does wary mean?
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
What does faltered mean?
Began to lose strength or momentum.
What does parried mean?
Deflected or warded off (a blow or attack).
What is a talisman?
An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and bring good luck.
What does glowered mean?
Looked angry or sullen.
What does rebuke mean?
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their behavior or actions.
What does demure mean?
Reserved, modest, and shy.
What does fervour mean?
Intense and passionate feeling.
What does sensuously mean?
In a way that is pleasing or agreeable to the senses.
What does vegetation mean?
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area.
What does acrid mean?
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
What is a cordon?
A line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access to or from an area.
What does elephantine mean?
Of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant; very large.
What are epaulettes?
Shoulder ornaments on military uniforms.
