Vocabulary List #4

Lord of the Flies

effigy

n. a representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument

lamentation

n. an expression of grief or sorrow

inarticulate

adj. lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech

tremulously

adj. characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness

exasperation

n. provocation; something that irritates or annoys

diffidently

adv. restrained or reserved in manner, conduct, etc., hesitant, unexaggerated;

frenzy

n. extreme mental agitation; wild excitement or derangement; madness

cynicism

n. a disposition, character, or belief characterized by being distrusting or disparaging of others; bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic

audible

adj. capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard

antagonism

n. an active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting individuals or groups