Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
at a loss for words
A
Inarticulate
2
Q
strong feelings of embarrassment
A
Mortification
3
Q
a state of deep-seated ill-will
A
Enmity
4
Q
an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
A
Antagonism
5
Q
profound respect
A
Reverence
6
Q
wrap in swaddling clothes
A
Swathe
7
Q
punishment for a mistake
A
Chastisement
8
Q
be or come between
A
Interpose
9
Q
uncertain or doubtful
A
Dubious
10
Q
too numerous to be counted
A
Myriad
11
Q
brought under control
A
Subdued
12
Q
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
A
Proffer
13
Q
be lazy or idle
A
Loll
14
Q
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
A
Prominent
15
Q
a violent disturbance
A
Upheaval
16
Q
cheerful joy
A
Exhilaration
17
Q
angered at something unjust
A
Indignantly
18
Q
expression through movement
A
Gesticulating
19
Q
fill with apprehension or alarm
A
Appall
20
Q
secret and sly or sordid
A
Furtive
