Lord of the Flies vocab

Question 1

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specious

“There was a long, deep pool in the beach with a high ledge of pink granite at the further end. Ralph had been deceived before now by the specious appearance of depth in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed”

Answer 1

Something that seems like a good and plausible thing but is actually deceptive and bad.

Adjective

Question 2

effulgence

”’We may stay here till we die.’ With that word the heat seemed to increase till it became a threatening weight and the lagoon attacked them with a blinding effulgence” (12).

Answer 2

A big radiance or shining brightly

Noun

Question 3

enmity

Answer 3

A feeling of hostility

Noun

Question 4

decorous

Answer 4

Characterized by proper behavior

Adjective

Question 5

indignation

Answer 5

Annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

noun

Question 6

hiatus

Answer 6

A pause in a process

Noun

Question 7

ebullience

Answer 7

Being of cheerful quality

Noun

Question 8

recrimination

Answer 8

An accusation in response to one from someone else

Noun

Question 9

tumult

“He paused in the tumult, standing, looking beyond them and down the unfriendly side of the mountain to the great patch where they had found dead wood” (43).

Answer 9

A loud, confused noise

Noun

Question 10

furtive

Answer 10

Attempting to avoid temptation because of guilt or avoidance of trouble

adjective

Question 11

inscrutable

“Jack lifted his head and stared at the inscrutable masses of creeper that lay across the trail” (49).

Answer 11

Impossible to understand

adjective

Question 12

incredulous

Answer 12

Unwilling or unable to believe

adjective

Question 13

belligerence

Answer 13

Aggressive and warlike behavior

Noun

Question 14

chastisement

Answer 14

A severe criticism or punishment

Noun

Question 15

incursion

Answer 15

A brief or sudden attack

Noun

Question 16

disinclination

Answer 16

A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm

Noun

Question 17

derisive

“The derisive laughter that rose had fear in it and condemnation. Simon opened his mouth to speak but Ralph had the conch, so he backed to his seat” (86).

Answer 17

Expressing worthlessness

Adjective

Question 18

discursive

“The assembly shredded away and became a discursive and random scatter from the palms to the water and away along the beach, beyond night-sight” (92).

Answer 18

Moving temporarily from subject to subject

adjective

Question 19

incantation

Answer 19

Words said as a magical chant

Noun

Question 20

interminable

Answer 20

Endless

Adjective

Question 21

tremulously

Answer 21

In a shaking way

Adverb

Question 22

leviathan

Answer 22

A large, aquatic monster

Noun

Question 23

decorum

Answer 23

Proper behavior, speech, and dress in a social setting

Noun

Question 24

apprehension

Answer 24

Fear that something bad will happen or understanding of a concept

Noun

Question 25

sagely

Answer 25

In a wise way | Adverb

Question 26

antagonism

Answer 26

Active hostility between peoples beliefs, ideas, or groups | Noun

Question 27

impervious ## Footnote “So they sat, the rocking, tapping, impervious Roger and Ralph, fuming; round them the close sky was loaded with stars, save where the mountain punched up a hole of blackness” (121).

Answer 27

To be unaffected or unpenetrated by something | Adjective

Question 28

bravado ## Footnote “Ralph surprised himself, not so much by the quality of his voice, which was even, but by the bravado of its intention” (122).

Answer 28

Bold confidence to mask insecurity | Noun

Question 29

contemptuous ## Footnote “‘Go up and see,’ said Jack contemptuously, ‘and good riddance’” (124).

Answer 29

Expresing disrespect | Adjective

Question 30

cynicism ## Footnote “The half-shut eyes were dim with the infinite cynicism of adult life. They assured Simon that everything was a bad business” (137).

Answer 30

An attitude of distrust or skepticism, specifically about people's motives | Noun

Question 31

indignity

Answer 31

Treatment or circumstances causing one to feel shame | Noun

Question 32

iridescent

Answer 32

Showing luminescent or changing colors | Adjective

Question 33

corpulent

Answer 33

Overweight and large body | Adjective

Question 34

parody

Answer 34

A humorous imitation of a piece of media | Noun

Question 35

succulent ## Footnote “The boys with the spit gave Ralph and Piggy each a succulent chunk. They took the gift, dribbling” (149).

Answer 35

Full of life | Adjective

Question 36

gesticulating

Answer 36

Making or using dramatic gestures to emphasize words rather than speaking | Verb

Question 37

stricken

Answer 37

Deeply affected by something overwhelming | Adjective

Question 38

convulsively

Answer 38

In a way that involves sudden, violent, and uncontrollable movements | Adverb

Question 39

torrid

Answer 39

Hot and dry | Adjective

Question 40

luminous

Answer 40

Emitting or reflecting light | Adjective

Question 41

myopia

Answer 41

Nearsightedness, a lack of imagination or foresight | Noun

Question 42

propitiatingly ## Footnote “‘I hadn't,’ said Ralph loudly. ‘I knew it all the time. I hadn't forgotten.’ Piggy nodded propitiatingly. ‘You're chief, Ralph. You remember everything’” (173).

Answer 42

In a way that seeks to appease or subdue the anger of someone | Adverb

Question 43

truculent ## Footnote “Truculently they squared up to each other but kept just out of fighting distance” (177).

Answer 43

Eager or quick to fight or flight | Adjective

Question 44

inimical

Answer 44

Unfriendly and hostile, aiming to harm | Adjective

Question 45

ululation

Answer 45

A high pitched cry or noise to express emotion | Noun

Question 46

crepitation

Answer 46

A crackling or rattling sound | Noun