Lord Of The Flies Vocab

Question 0

Enmity

Answer 0

Hatred or ill-will

Question 1

Motif

Answer 1

Recurring pattern, central idea or unifying principle

Question 2

Eccentric

Answer 2

Odd or unusual. Deviating from the usual, established pattern or from accepted usage or conduct

Question 3

Furtive

Answer 3

Sly, stealthy, or sneaky. Attempting to avoid being noticed

Question 4

Mortification

Answer 4

Humiliation or shame caused by wounded pride

Question 5

Gesticulation

Answer 5

Use of gestures or body motions

when trying to express feelings or ideas

Question 6

Abyss

Answer 6

Immeasurably deep gulf or great space

Question 7

Vicissitudes

Answer 7

Fluctuations of states or conditions; natural changes or mutations visible in nature or in human affairs

Question 8

Contrite

Answer 8

Express remorse for shortcomings or sins

Question 9

Incursion

Answer 9

Hostile entrance into a territory. RAID.

Question 10

Myriad

Answer 10

An immense number. Greek for 10,000

Question 11

Preposterous

Answer 11

Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense. Absurd.

Question 12

Taboo

Answer 12

Something that is forbidden by society or mortality- not socially acceptable

Question 13

Impalpable

Answer 13

Incapable of being felt by touch. Intangible.

Question 14

Malevolent

Answer 14

Hateful, harmful, evil. Filled with ill-will.

Question 15

Opaque

Answer 15

Not transparent. Not letting light through. Difficult to understand or explain

Question 16

Tacit

Answer 16

Implied. Expressed or understood without being directly stated.

Question 17

Guano

Answer 17

Bird excrement

Question 18

Compulsion

Answer 18

A very strong desire to do something

Question 19

Oppressive

Answer 19

Very cruel, unfair, unpleasant, or uncomfortable