Lord Of The Flies Vocab

Question 1

projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

Answer 1

Bastion

Question 2

pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

Answer 2

Hiatus

Question 3

the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.

Answer 3

Ebullience

Question 4

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Answer 4

Enmity

Question 5

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Answer 5

Tumult

Question 6

a long speech about accusation.

Answer 6

Tirade

Question 7

impossible to understand or interpret.

Answer 7

Inscrutable

Question 8

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Answer 8

Viccistudes

Question 9

understood or implied without being stated.

Answer 9

Tacit

Question 10

of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly.

Answer 10

Blatant

Question 11

in a manner of having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Answer 11

Malevolently

Question 12

not producing any or the desired effect.

Answer 12

Ineffectual

Question 13

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.

Answer 13

Inarticulate

Question 14

a very large aquatic creature, especially a whale.

Answer 14

Leviathan

Question 15

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently.

Answer 15

Clamor

Question 16

(of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Answer 16

Mutinously

Question 17

sad and disappointed.

Answer 17

Crestfallen

Question 18

not allowing fluid to pass through.

Answer 18

Impervious

Question 19

a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.

Answer 19

Enterprise

Question 20

had an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl.

Answer 20

Glowered