Lord Of The Flies Flashcards
Learn vocabulary of LOTF (21 cards)
emnity
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
specious
misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.
furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
strident
loud and harsh; grating
eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
mortification
great embarrassment and shame
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
pallor
an unhealthy pale appearance
pliant
pliable
immure
enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
hiatus
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
contemptuously
in a scornful way that shows disdain
gesticulated
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words
compelled
force or oblige (someone) to do something
errant
erring or straying from the proper course or standards.
martyred
killed for something you believe in
ebullience
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
mime
use gesture and movement without words in the acting of (a play or role)
recrimination
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
batty (slang)
gay or unmasculine