Lord of the Flies Vocabulary

specious

something that appears to be true or correct, but is actually misleading or deceptive

effulgence

a brilliant radiance; a shining forth.

enmity

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

decorous

in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

hiatus

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

ebullience

the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.

recrimination

an accusation in response to one from someone else.

tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

inscrutable

impossible to understand or interpret.

incredulous

skeptical

belligerence

aggressive or warlike behavior.

chastisement

the act of scolding or punishing someone.

incursion

an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

disinclination

lack of enthusiasm.

derisive

an action that makes fun of someone or something, often in a disrespectful or scornful way.

discursive

passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling

incantation

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm.

interminable

endless.

tremulously

in a nervous way that causes you or your voice to shake slightly.

leviathan

a sea monster, identified in different passages with the whale and the crocodile.

decorum

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

sagely

in a profoundly wise manner.

antagonism

hate, extreme unfriendliness, or active opposition to someone

impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through.

bravado

a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.

contemptuous

showing contempt; scornful.

cynicism

an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

indignity

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity.

iridescent

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

corpulent

fat person.

parody

an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

succulent

tender, juicy, and tasty (food).

gesticulating

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.

stricken

deeply affected or overcome by a negative emotion or situation, such as grief, sorrow, or illness.

convulsively

to do something in an irregular/jerky way.

torrid

hot and dry.

luminous

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

myopia

nearsightedness.

propitiatingly

acting to appease or win favor, often in a humble manner.

truculent

eager or quick to argue or fight.

inimical

unfriendly

ululation

a howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief or sorrow.

crepitation

a crackling or rattling sound.