Lord of the Flies: Vocabulary List

Lord of the Flies: Vocabulary List​ QUIZ: Monday, May 12th DIRECTIONS: ●​ Find the definition in the dictionary that matches the context of the word in the novel. ●​ There may be words that have more than one definition for each word. Write all the definitions as seen in the first example in the chart. ●​ Also, include the part of speech as seen in the example: (n.)--definition; (adj.)--definition, (v.)--definition, etc. Vocab. Word 1. Timid 2. Malevolent 3. Ludicrous 4. Recollect 5. Derisive 6. Effigy 7. Lamentation 8. Inarticulate 9. Tremulous 10. Exasperate 11. Diffident 12. Frenzy 13. Antagonism Pg# Definition in Context of the Novel with the Part of Speech 70 Adjective 1.​ showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. 71 Adjective 1.​ having or showing a wish to do evil to others. 78 Adjective 1.​ so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous. 85 Verb 1.​ remember (something); call to mind. 2.​ bring oneself back to a state of composure. 3.​ collect or gather together again. 86 Adjective 1.​ expressing contempt or ridicule 87 Noun 1.​ a sculpture or model of a person. 2.​ a roughly made model of a particular person, made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a protest or expression of anger. 87 Noun 1.​ the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. 2.​ a book of the Bible telling of the desolation of Judah after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. 89 Adjective 1.​ unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly. 2.​ without joints or articulations. 3.​ not expressed; unspoken. 99 Adjective 1.​ shaking or quivering slightly. 2.​ timid; nervous. 102 Verb 1.​ irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely. 103 Adjective 1.​ modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. 114 Noun 1.​ a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior. 118 Noun 1.​ active hostility or opposition. 2.​ inhibition of or interference with the action of one substance or organism by another. 14. Cynicism 137 15. Audible 143 16. Cessation 178 17. Torrid 159 18. Multitudinous 173 19. Propitiate 173 20. Truculent 177 21. Inimical 187 22. Ululation 189 23. Ensconce 191 24. Crepitation 194 25. Incantation 201 Noun 1.​ an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism. 2.​ a school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics. Adjective 1.​ able to be heard. Noun 1.​ a change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage. Noun 1.​ the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end. Adjective 1.​ very hot and dry. 2.​ full of difficulty or tribulation. 3.​ full of passionate or highly charged emotions arising from sexual love. Adjective 1.​ very numerous. 2.​ consisting of or containing many individuals or elements. 3.​ (of a body of water) vast. Verb 1.​ win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. Adjective 1.​ eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. Adjective 1.​ tending to obstruct or harm. 2.​ unfriendly; hostile. Verb 1.​ howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief. Verb 1.​ establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place. Noun 1.​ a crackling or rattling sound. 2.​ a crackling sound made in breathing by a person with an inflamed lung, detected using a stethoscope. 3.​ the explosive ejection of irritant fluid from the abdomen of a bombardier beetle. Noun 1.​ a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. 2.​ the use of words as a magic spell.