Lord of the Flies vocab

Motif

A recurring dominant theme, image, or idea that creates a pattern.

Noun

Synonym: Pattern

Specious

Pleasing to the eye, but deceptive

Adjective

Synonym: Deceptive

Pliant

Easily bent or flexible

Adjective

Synonym: Supple

Festoon

Noun: A decorative chain, string, or garland

Verb: To decorate with a garland or chain

Noun or Verb

Synonym: Adorn

Ebullience

Overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high spirited. Literally: bubbling up like a boiling liquid.

Noun

Synonym: Exuberance

Unintelligible

Not able to be understood; confusing

Adjective

Synonym: Incomprehensible

Chastise

To criticize, discipline, or punish

Verb

Synonym: Berate

Tactit

Understood without being openly expressed; unspoken, silent, but implied

Adjective

Synonym: Unspoken

Effigy

Representation or image of something, often a hated person or object

Noun

Synonym: Likeness

Assent

Noun: The act of agreement after thoughtful consideration. Verb: Agreeing after thoughtful consideration.

Noun or Verb

Synonym: Concurrence

Decorous

Proper, civilized, dignified; showing proper manners

Adjective

Synonym: Polite

Diffident

Lacking confidence, timid

Adjective

Synonym: Bashful

Interminable

Monotonously unending; unceasing; having no limits

Adjective

Synonym: Endless

Impervious

Incapable of being injured or attacked; protected and invulnerable to change

Adjective

Synonym: Immune

Furtive

Sneak or sly; underhanded or cunning

Adjective

Synonym: Surreptitious

Covert

Adjective: Hidden, secret, or disguised. Noun: A disguise or hidden area.

Adjective or Noun

Synonym: Hidden

Derision

Ridicule, mockery, and sarcasm

Noun

Synonym: Ridicule

Ludicrous

Silly or senseless; laughable because of its absurdity

Adjective

Synonym: Bizarre

Inscrutable

Not easily seen or understood

Adjective

Synonym: Enigmatic

Talisman

A magical charm; something believed to have special powers

Noun

Synonym: Charm