WorksheetsLord of the Flies Vocab #1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Detritus
aggressive or warlike behavior
waste or debris; miscellaneous remnants; "odds and ends"
a recurring design or pattern; often found in art as a reflection of a central theme
the expression of very strong disapproval
Gesticulate
to rebuke, reprimand, or strongly criticize; to inflict punishment on
to enclose or confine (someone) against their will
to rebuke, reprimand, or strongly criticize; to inflict punishment on
to use gestures to emphasize one’s words while speaking
Motif
a countless or extremely great number
a break; an interruption in time or continuity
a recurring design or pattern; often found in art as a reflection of a central theme
deep respect for someone or something
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior
waste or debris; miscellaneous remnants; "odds and ends"
a recurring design or pattern; often found in art as a reflection of a central theme
the expression of very strong disapproval
Chastise
to rebuke, reprimand, or strongly criticize; to inflict punishment on
to enclose or confine (someone) against their will
to rebuke, reprimand, or strongly criticize; to inflict punishment on
to use gestures to emphasize one’s words while speaking
Indignant
done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
unconventional and slightly strange
showing or feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Lamentable
unable to be affected by [something]
stormy, turbulent
deplorable or pitiable
having or showing high moral standards
Eccentric
done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
unconventional and slightly strange
showing or feeling anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Virtuous
unable to be affected by [something]
stormy, turbulent
deplorable or pitiable
having or showing high moral standards
Ebullience
a loud, confused noise
deep respect for someone or something
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
the expression of very strong disapproval
Inscrutable
expressing contempt or ridicule
impossible to understand or interpret
deplorable or pitiable
endless (often used hyperbolically)
Reverence
a loud, confused noise
deep respect for someone or something
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
the expression of very strong disapproval
Interminable
expressing contempt or ridicule
impossible to understand or interpret
deplorable or pitiable
endless (often used hyperbolically)
Select the adjectives.
Scornful
Gaudy
Immure
Impervious
Select the verbs.
Chastise
Furtive
Condemnation
Immure
Select the nouns.
Derisive
Gesticulate
Tumult
Reverence
Dr. Brown might give us extra credit on the quiz.
What kind of verb is "might"?
Action
Linking
Helping
Dr. Brown might give us extra credit on the quiz.
What kind of verb is "give"?
Action
Linking
Helping
Julia felt excited about this weekend's match.
What kind of verb is "felt"?
Action
Linking
Helping
My brother, a college baseball player, is good at a myriad of sports.
What kind of phrase is the underlined portion?
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Phrase
The bird, stretching its wings, furtively flew off into the night sky.
What kind of phrase is the underlined portion?
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Despite her best efforts, she didn't make the team; it was a lamentable occasion.
What kind of phrase is the underlined portion?
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Phrase
Ryan, Michael's best friend, was inscrutable: sometimes he was nice, and other times he was mean.
What kind of phrase is the underlined portion?
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Phrase
Enjoying the hiatus in class, he scrolled through Instagram and thought about how cool he was.
What kind of phrase is the underlined portion?
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Phrase
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The bullies didn't bother her; she was ____________ to their taunts.
Virtuous
Impervious
Eccentric
Interminable
