Vocab Quiz 1- Lord of the Flies

myopic (adjective)

Nearsighted, Lacking forethought (lacking to think about future consequences)

microcosm (noun)

Small representative world

multitudinous (adjective)

many or varied

propitiate (Verb)

to gain or regain favor of goodwill by pleasing them

sow (noun)

a female pig

juxtapose (transitive verb)

to place things side by side often for purpose of contrast

truculent (adjective)

violent, aggressive, eager and quick to fight, pugnacious

anonymity (noun)

the state of being anonymous

clamor (noun or verb)

a loud noise or to make a loud noise

talisman (noun)

an object held to act as a charm to ward off evil and bring fortune

incantation (noun)

a series of words like a chant or a spell, a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as part of a ritual of magic

delirious (adjective)

acutely disturbed state of mind

cessation (noun)

a temporary or final ceasing

process of ending

foliage (noun)

cluster of leaves, flowers and branches

wield (verb)

to handle (a tool) especially effectively

covert (adjective)

clandestine spot, to do in a way that is secret or hidden or covered

jeer (verb)

to speak or cry out with mockery

inimical (adjective)

Unfriendly, or hostile, being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence

ululation (verb)

to make loud, high-pitched, rhythmical sound as an expression of joy, sorrow and celebration

implacable (adjective)

unable to be placated; relentless or unstoppable