WorksheetsLord of the Flies chapter 2-3 vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Officious
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin
an accusation in response to one from someone else
long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
Gesticulate
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
secretive
Errant
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint
erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure
crazy
Tirade
a projecting corner or angle of a wall or building.
joint effort
a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
Pall
a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter; a cloth spread over a coffin
the state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
joint effort
Festooned
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
n a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way
Abyss
Hollow shell of ivory or wood, struck by the fingers to make a clicking sound
a deep or seemingly bottomless canyon
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting
Opaque
crazy
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
not able to be seen through; not transparent
erring or straying from the proper course or standards; traveling in search of adventure
Oppressive
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint
eagerly.
remorse; affected by guilt.
able to be heard
Avidly
crazy
eagerly
batty
secretive
Contrite
remorse; affected by guilt.
enough
able to be heard
secretive
Sufficient
remorse; affected by guilt.
enough
able to be heard
secretive
Audible
remorse; affected by guilt.
enough
able to be heard
secretive
Furtive
remorse; affected by guilt.
enough
able to be heard
secretive
Pallor
an unhealthy pale appearance
changes
the trunk of a tree
a plant’s coiling threadlike climbing organ
