Lord of the Flies - ch. 4-6 vocab

Question 1

belligerence

Answer 1

aggressive or warlike behavior

Question 2

blatant

Answer 2

brazenly obvious; flagrant

Question 3

chastisement

Answer 3

severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand

Question 4

constrainedly

Answer 4

forced, compelled, or obliged

Question 5

derisive

Answer 5

expressing contempt or ridicule

Question 6

diffidently

Answer 6

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

Question 7

embroil

Answer 7

involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

Question 8

emphatic

Answer 8

showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly

Question 9

impalpable

Answer 9

unable to be felt by touch

Question 10

incantation

Answer 10

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Question 11

incredulity

Answer 11

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Question 12

incursion

Answer 12

an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one

Question 13

interminable

Answer 13

endless

Question 14

jeer

Answer 14

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice

Question 15

mirage

Answer 15

something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so

Question 16

mutinous

Answer 16

refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority

Question 17

stupendous

Answer 17

extremely impressive

Question 18

untrodden

Answer 18

(of a surface) not having been walked on

Question 19

vagrant

Answer 19

a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment

Question 20

conspiratorial

Answer 20

relating to or characteristic of a secret plot or agreement