Lord of the Flies Vocab Flashcards
specious
Adjective
superficially plausible, but actually wrong.: “a specious argument”.
effulgence
noun
A brilliant radiance; a shining forth
enmity
noun
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
decorous
adjective
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
indignation
noun
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
hiatus
noun
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
ebullience
noun
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
recrimination
noun
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
tumult
noun
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
furtive
noun
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
inscrutable
adjective
impossible to understand or interpret
incredulous
adjective
unwilling or unable to believe something
belligerence
Noun
aggressive or warlike behavior.
chastisement
Noun
the act of scolding or punishing someone
incursion
Noun
an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one
disinclination
Noun
a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.: “Lucy felt a strong disinclination to talk about her engagement
derisive
Adjective
expressing contempt or ridicule
discursive
Adjective
digressing from subject to subject
incantation
noun
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm
interminable
Adjective
Endless
tremulously
Adverb
in a nervous way that causes you or your voice to shake slightly
leviathan
Noun
(in biblical use) a sea monster, identified in different passages with the whale and the crocodile
decorum
noun
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. Etiquette
apprehension
noun
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
sagely
adverb
in a profoundly wise manner.
antagonism
noun
active hostility or opposition.
impervious
adjective
Unable to be affected by
bravado
noun
a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
contemptuous
adjective
manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt.
cynicism
noun
an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
indignity
noun
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity.
iridescent
adjective
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.
corpulent
adjective
(of a person) fat
parody
noun
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
succulent
adjective
(of food) tender, juicy, and tasty.
gesticulating
verb
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
stricken
adjective
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
convulsively
Adverb
to do it in an irregular, jerky way
torrid
adjective
Very hot and dry
luminous
Adjective
full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
myopia
noun
Nearsightedness
propitiatingly
adverb
in a propitiating manner : so as to appease or conciliate.
Propagate: win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.
truculent
adjective
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
inimical
adjective
unfriendly; hostile.
ululation
verb
howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.
crepitation
noun
a crackling or rattling sound.
