Lord of the Flies

Question 1

enmity

Answer 1

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Question 2

decorous

Answer 2

in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained

Question 3

bastion

Answer 3

a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of the wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions

Question 4

hiatus

Answer 4

a pause or gap in sequence, series, or process

Question 5

efflorescence

Answer 5

a whitish, powdery deposit on the surface of rocks or soil in dry regions

Question 6

tumult

Answer 6

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

Question 7

tirade

Answer 7

a long angry speech of criticism or accusation

Question 8

inscrutable

Answer 8

impossible to understand and interpret

Question 9

vicissitudes

Answer 9

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Question 10

declivities

Answer 10

a downward slope

Question 11

malevolent

Answer 11

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 12

ineffectual

Answer 12

not producing any of the desired effect

Question 13

jeer

Answer 13

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

Question 14

inarticulate

Answer 14

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

Question 15

leviathan

Answer 15

a sea monster, identified in different passages with the whale and the crocodile

Question 16

clamor

Answer 16

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

Question 17

mutinous

Answer 17

refusing to obey orders of person or authority

Question 18

crestfallen

Answer 18

sad and dissapointed

Question 19

impervious

Answer 19

not allowing to pass through

Question 20

enterprise

Answer 20

a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort

Question 21

glowered

Answer 21

having an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl

Question 22

rebuke

Answer 22

express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone because of their actions or behavior

Question 23

demure

Answer 23

(of a woman or her behavior) reserved modest shy

Question 24

fervor

Answer 24

intense and passionate feeling

Question 25

corpulent

Answer 25

(of a person) fat

Question 26

sauntered

Answer 26

walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

Question 27

myopia

Answer 27

lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

Question 28

parried

Answer 28

ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove

Question 29

talisman

Answer 29

an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers to bring good luck

Question 30

acrid

Answer 30

having and irritating strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Question 31

cordon

Answer 31

a line or circle of police, soldiers or guards preventing access to or from an area or building

Question 32

elephantine

Answer 32

of, resembling, or characteristic of an elephant or elephants, especially in being large clumsy or awkward.

Question 33

ebullience

Answer 33

the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance