Ms. MJ Vocab 2024-25

The Lord of the Flies 1-25

Specious

Seeming to be right or true, but actually wrong or false.

Strident

Harsh, grating, or shrill.

Immured

Enclosed or confined within walls.

Errant

Wandering or straying from the right course

Ebullience

Overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement.

Officious

Excessively eager to offer advice or help.

Recrimination

Mutual accusations or blaming.

Tirade

A long, angry speech.

Furtive

Done or obtained in a secretive manner.

Vicissitudes

Changes in circumstances or fortune.

Incredulous

Skeptical or disbelieving.

Tacit

understood or implied without being stated.

Blatant

Obvious or showy, especially in an offensive way

Opalescence

Having the iridescent quality of an opal.

Impalpable

Unable to be felt or touched.

Detritus

Waste or debris.

Parody

A humorous imitation of a work of literature or art.

Apex

The highest point or summit.

Ludicrous

Absurd or ridiculous.

Derisive

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Effigy

An image or representation of a person.

Inarticulate

Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively.

Incantation

A chant or spell used to invoke a supernatural power.

Incredulity

The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

Diffidently

In a shy or hesitant manner.