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Lord of the Flies chapter 2-3 vocab

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Officious

a)

assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

b)

a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

c)

an accusation in response to one from someone else

d)

long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

2.

Gesticulate

a)

skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

b)

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

c)

adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations

d)

secretive

3.

Errant

a)

assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

b)

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint

c)

erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure

d)

crazy

4.

Tirade

a)

a projecting corner or angle of a wall or building.

b)

joint effort

c)

a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

d)

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

5.

Pall

a)

a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin

b)

the state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty

c)

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

d)

joint effort

6.

Festooned

a)

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

b)

adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations

c)

n a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair

d)

skip or dance about in a lively or playful way

7.

Abyss

a)

Hollow shell of ivory or wood, struck by the fingers to make a clicking sound

b)

a deep or seemingly bottomless canyon

c)

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

d)

a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting

8.

Opaque

a)

crazy

b)

assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

c)

not able to be seen through; not transparent

d)

erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure

9.

Oppressive

a)

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint

b)

eagerly.

c)

remorse; affected by guilt.

d)

able to be heard

10.

Avidly

a)

crazy

b)

eagerly

c)

batty

d)

secretive

11.

Contrite

a)

remorse; affected by guilt.

b)

enough

c)

able to be heard

d)

secretive

12.

Sufficient

a)

remorse; affected by guilt.

b)

enough

c)

able to be heard

d)

secretive

13.

Audible

a)

remorse; affected by guilt.

b)

enough

c)

able to be heard

d)

secretive

14.

Furtive

a)

remorse; affected by guilt.

b)

enough

c)

able to be heard

d)

secretive

15.

Pallor

a)

an unhealthy pale appearance

b)

changes

c)

the trunk of a tree

d)

a plant’s coiling threadlike climbing organ