Lord of the Flies Chapter 5-6 Vocabulary

lamentably

mournfully; regrettably

apex

uppermost point

ludicrous

amusing or laughable; absurd

ineffectual

useless; ineffective

jeer

to mock or taunt

derisive

mocking; jeering

effigy

a crude representation of a person

inarticulate

unable to speak clearly

tremulous(ly)

trembling; quivering; shaking

diffident(ly)

shy; timid; reserved

leviathan

large sea creature

mutinously

rebelliously; unruly; turbulently

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware.

Embroiled

To be deeply involved in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Irritably

Acting in a way that shows that you become annoyed very easily

Stupendous

extremely impressive

Heroic

having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; very brave

Unity

the state of being united or joined as a whole