Lord of the Flies Vocab

Question 1

Scornful

Answer 1

Feeling or expressing contempt (adj)

Question 2

Ebullience

Answer 2

The quality of being cheerful and full of energy (noun)

Question 3

Indignant

Answer 3

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance because of unfair treatment. (adj)

Question 4

Recrimination

Answer 4

An accusation in response to one from someone else. (noun)

Question 5

Tumult

Answer 5

A loud and confusing noise (usually caused by a group of people). (noun)

Question 6

Tirade

Answer 6

A long speech that expresses anger and accusation. (noun)

Question 7

Inscrutable

Answer 7

Impossible to understand (adj)

Question 8

Furtive

Answer 8

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble. (adj)

Question 9

Tactic

Answer 9

An action or strategy (noun)

Question 10

Flaunt

Answer 10

To parade or display oneself/ to show off (verb)

Question 11

Blatant

Answer 11

openly and unashamed of bad behaviour (adj)

Question 12

Incredulous

Answer 12

Unwilling or unable to believe something (adj)