Lord of the flies vocab 1-15 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
inarticulate
A
Incomprehensible; unable to speak with clarity
2
Q
relentless
A
harsh, without pity
3
Q
clamber
A
to climb awkwatdly
4
Q
vainly
A
without success
5
Q
quiver
A
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
6
Q
strident
A
harsh sounding
7
Q
pallor
A
extreme paleness
8
Q
indignation
A
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
9
Q
officous
A
excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help
10
Q
tumult
A
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
11
Q
instrucable
A
impossible to understand or interpret
12
Q
furtive
A
secret, stealthy
13
Q
preposterous
A
ridiculous, senseless
14
Q
incredulously
A
disbelief
15
Q
solemnly
A
serious
