Lord of the Flies

Question 1

scornful

Answer 1

feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

Question 2

ebullience

Answer 2

the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.

Question 3

indignant

Answer 3

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 4

recrimination

Answer 4

an accusation in response to one from someone else

Question 5

tumult

Answer 5

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Question 6

tirade

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Answer 6

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Question 7

inscrutable

Answer 7

impossible to understand or interpret

Question 8

furtive

Answer 8

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive

There was a slight furtive boy whom no knew, who kept to himself with an inner intensity of avoidance and secrecy.

Question 9

tacit

Answer 9

understood or implied without being stated.

Question 10

flaunt

Answer 10

display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

Question 11

blatant

Answer 11

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

Question 12

incredulous

Answer 12

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.