Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Flashcards
clamber
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.: “I clambered out of the trench”
vainly
in a way that produces no result; to no avail.: “I was vainly trying to get to sleep” “she searched vainly for a pulse”
decorous
in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.: “dancing with decorous space between partners”
interpose
place or insert between one thing and another.: “he interposed himself between her and the top of the stairs”
strident
loud and harsh; grating.: “his voice had become increasingly sharp, almost strident”
pallor
an unhealthy pale appearance.: “the deathlike pallor of his face”
officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters; “the security people were very officious”
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.”he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”
tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.: “a tumult of shouting and screaming broke out”
nimble
quick and light in movement or action; agile.: “with a deft motion of her nimble fingers”
tendril
a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form, that stretches out and twines around any suitable support.
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret.: “Guy looked blankly inscrutable”
caper
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.: “children were capering about the room”
sagely
in a profoundly wise manner.: “James nodded sagely to reinforce his point” “he sagely advises against the excesses of the previous century”
vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.: “the memory of the conversation still vexed him”
