Vocabulary Activity: Part 2 - Lord Of The Flies Flashcards
Befoul (Verb) Definition
To make something dirty (with dirt of waste)
Synonyms for Befoul
Pollute, Stain
Brandish (Verb) Definition
Waving something as a threat in anger/excitement
Synonyms for Brandish
Raise, Swing
Antonym for Befoul
Clean
Antonym for Brandish
Hide
Contemptuous (noun) definition
The feeling of display of loathing towards/someone/something, through undeserving respect
Synonyms for contemptuous
Snide, Insulted
Antonym for contemptuous
Respectful
Cordon (Noun) definition
A line or circle of police, soldiers, guards preventing access to or from an area
Synonyms for cordon
Barricade, barrier
Antonyms for cordon
Desegrate
Crepitation (Noun) definition
A series of short sharp sounds
Crepitation synonyms
Crack, noise
Antonyms for Crepitation
Peace
Decorum (noun) definition
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
Synonyms for decorum
Correctness, dignity
Antonyms for Decorum
Rudeness
Demure (adjective) definition
To be reserved, modest and/or shy
Synonyms for Demure
Modest, quiet, bashful
Antonyms for demure
Outgoing
Incantation (nous) definition
A series of words recited in unison as part of a ritual
It is believed to have magical effect
Synonyms for incantation
Chant, recitation
Antonyms for incantation
Disharming
Lamentation (noun) definition
Passionate expression of grief and sorrow
Synonyms for lamentation
Weeping, wailing
Antonyms for lamentation
Joyful
Leviathan (noun) definition
A sea monster that is large and powerful
Synonyms for leviathan
Colossal, Enormus
Antonym for leviathan
Small
Malevolent
A person which deliberately tries to cause harm
Synonym for Malevolent
Hostile
Antonym for malevolent
Benevolant
Plinth (noun) definition
A heavy base supporting a statue or vase
Synonyms for Plinth
Footstool, Pedestal
Antonyms for plinth
Top
Runnel (noun) definition
A narrow channel in the ground for liquid to flow through
Synonyms for Runnel
Rill, flow
Antonyms for Runnel
River
Sneer (verb) definition
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark or tone
Synonyms for sneer
Snicker, smirk
Antonyms for sneer
Admire
Solemnity (noun) definition
A star or quality of being serious and dignified
Synonyms for solemnity
Dignity, stateliness
Antonyms for solemnity
Excited, Lively
Tremulous (adjective) definition
Shaking or trembling slightly
Tremulous synonyms
Fearful, jittery
Antonym for tremulous
Calm
Transverse (verb) definition
To travel or more across or through someplace
Synonyms for transverse
Cross, wander
Antonyms for transverse
Stay
Unhandily (adverb) definition
In a clumsy or awkward manner
Synonyms for unhandily
Annoying, burdensome
Antonyms for unhandily
Skillful
Ululation
-A long, high pitched thrilling sound - resembling a howl
-or the act of making such a sound to express grief or joy
-Or as a musical performance
Synonyms for ululation
Hoot, yell
Antonyms for ululation
Quiet, silence
Vicissitudes (noun) definition
Unwelcome or unpleasant change in circumstance
Synonyms for vicissitudes
Change, alteration
Antonyms for vicissitudes
Stability