ENGLISH 1 LORD OF THE FLIES VOCAB TEST (FRESHMAN HS)

English One Lord of the Flies Vocab test

incredulous

(a person, or something) that doesn't want to or is unable to believe something

Furtive

Trying to avoid attention mainly due to guilt or a discovery that leads to trouble

Indigination

Anger or annoyance by what seems to be unfair treatment

Surmount

To overcome something

Contempuous

Feeling/expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Vicissitude

A change of circumstances or fortune, normally unpleasant

Mirage

An optical illusion, normally seen as shimmering water on hot roads

Sinewy

Consisting of our resembling sinews, muscles/and strong

Myriad

A Countless or extremely great number

Derisive

Expressing contempt or ridicule, a harsh laugh

inarticulate

Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

Glower

have an angry look on one's face

Tremulous

Shaking or quivering slightly

Convulsive

Producing or consisting of convulsions

Luminous

Full of or shedding light; bright of shining, especially in the dark

Propitiate

Win or regain in the favor of a god by doing something that pleases them

Truculently

Acting in aggressive, fierce hostility or being brutally harsh

Cessation

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end

Incantation

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm

Ululation

Howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion typically grief