Lord of the Flies Vocabulary List 1

What does the word antagonize mean?

• To make someone become hostile or angry

• To make someone happy

• To make someone laugh

What does the word clamber mean?

• To run and jump onto something

• To climb or move on/around something in an awkward or uncomfortable way

• To climb up something with confidence

What does the word emboss mean?

• To erase something on a surface

• To be in charge of a group of people

• To carve, mold, or stamp something into a surface

What does the word enmity mean?

• Being nice and friendly towards a person

• Being actively hostile towards another person or subject

• Making someone laugh

What does the word foliage mean?

• A collection of plant leaves

• A plant shop

• Folding clothes

What does the word furtive mean?

• Being proud and wanting attention

• Talking a lot to your friends

• Attempting to avoid attention, often because of guilt

What does the word gesticulate mean?

• Being quiet

• Using dramatic gestures

• Being shy

What does the word hiatus mean?

• Taking a break from something for a period of time (can be short or long)

• Working hard for a long time

• Saying hi to everyone you see

What does the word indignation mean?

• Feeling proud of your nation

• Anger or annoyance caused by perceived unfair treatment

• Happiness due to fair treatment

What does the word interpose mean?

• To insert oneself between two things or people

• To avoid conflict and confrontation

• To run away from people