Lord of Flies Vocab 1

It doesn't matter how hard I try, it won't change a thing.

• bewilder

• vainly

• hinder

• speculate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

He picked up the branch with an evil look in his eyes.

• Officious

• decorous

• strident

• malevolent

"I can't believe you!" said the ______________- person.

• incredulous

• inscrutable

It just does not even make sense, ridiculous !

• preposterous

• bewilder

• tumult

• furtive

These are antonyms

• juxtaposition

• rational

• preposterous

• inscrutable

Seeming to last forever; to go one and on

• Gesticulated

• monotonous

• Interminable

• Discursive

Piggy was ​ ___________ that he wasn't asked to go on the first expedition to explore the island.

• incredulous
• contrite
• indignation

impossible to understand or interpret

• incredulity

• inscrutable

• gesticulate

• mirage

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive:

• incredulity

• inscrutable

• indignant

• furtive

The way little kids walk when they are happy.

• shrill

• flaunt

• caper

• loll

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4