Lord of the Flies Vocab Flashcards
specious (12)
misleading in appearance
effulgence (14)
the ability to shine brightly
enmity (14)
intense hostility
decorous (15)
dignified – keeping in good taste or with propriety
indignation (25)
anger aroused by something unjust
hiatus (31)
a pause or gap in a sequence
ebullience (38)
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.
recrimination (43)
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
tumult (43)
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
chaos or destruction
furtive (49)
attempting to avoid notice or attention
inscrutable (49)
impossible to understand or interpret
incredulous (53)
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.
belligerence (60)
aggressive or warlike behavior.
chastisement (60)
a severe criticism or punishment
incursion (61)
an invasion or attack
disinclination (65)
a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm
derisive (86)
expressing contempt or ridicule.
discursive (92)
digressing from subject to subject.
incantation (94)
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.
interminable (99)
endless (often used hyperbolically)
tremulously (99)
in a nervous way that causes you or your voice to shake slightly
leviathan (105)
a very large aquatic creature
decorum (110)
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety (etiquette)
apprehension (113)
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.