English 10H Vocab Quiz Set 1 - Lord of the Flies (LOTF)

Proffer

v. to present for acceptance

Enmity

n. Extreme ill-will or hatred that exists between enemies

Incredulous

adj. unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true; not credulous

Furtive

adj. suggestive of guilty nervousness; sly; sneaky

Pallid

adj.
1. deficient in color; pale
2. lacking in vitality or interest; dull

Hiatus

n. an interruption in time or continuity

Gesticulated

v. to make gestures, especially when speaking

Compel

v. to drive or urge forcibly or irresistibly

Clamber

v. climb awkwardly (as by scrambling)

Ebullience

n. the quality of lively/enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings; joyous enthusiasm

Contemptuous

adj. manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval

Indignant

adj. feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy

Festoon

n. a string or chain of flowers, foliage, ribbon, etc., suspended in a curve between two points.

Inscrutable

adj. impossible to understand or interpret

Clamor

n. a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

Belligerence

n. aggressive or warlike behavior

Chastisement

n. the act of scolding or punishing someone

Impalpable

adj. unable to be felt by touch

Myriad

n/adj (depending on the sentence). a countless or extremely great number

Tremulous

adj. Characterized or affected with trembling or terrors

Embroil

v.
1. to throw into disorder or confusion
2. to involve in conflict or difficulties

Diffidently

adj.
1. hesitant in acting or speaking through a lack of self-confidence
2. Reserved, Unassertive

Chasm

n. a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

Somber

adj.
1. so shaded as to be dark and gloomy
2. of a serious mien (manner); Grave

Mutinous

adj. disposed to or being in a state of mutiny; Rebellious