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Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Word Lists

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'Contrite'?

a)

Feeling or expressing remorse

b)

Full of energy

c)

Lacking interest

d)

Very happy

2.

The word 'Ebullience' means:

a)

A. Sadness

b)

B. Excitement

c)

C. Anger

d)

D. Indifference

3.

The word 'Effulgence' means:

a)

Brightness or a brilliant light radiating from something

b)

A state of confusion or disorder

c)

A type of plant found in tropical regions

d)

A musical term for a slow tempo

4.

What is the meaning of the word 'Enmity'?

a)

Friendship

b)

Hatred

c)

Indifference

d)

Joy

5.

The word 'Immure' means:

a)

To set free

b)

To imprison

c)

To enlighten

d)

To confuse

6.

The word 'Incredulous' means:

a)

believing

b)

doubtful

c)

happy

d)

angry

7.

The word 'Officious' means:

a)

Official

b)

Assertive

c)

Helpful

d)

Lazy

8.

The word 'Pliant' means:

a)

Flexible

b)

Rigid

c)

Heavy

d)

Bright

9.

The word 'Susurration' means:

a)

A loud noise

b)

A whispering or rustling sound

c)

A type of dance

d)

A bright color

10.

The word 'Vicissitude' means:

a)

Change or variation

b)

Happiness

c)

Sadness

d)

Stability

11.

The word 'Belligerence' means:

a)

Peacefulness

b)

Aggressiveness

c)

Indifference

d)

Happiness

12.

The meaning of the word 'Chastisement' is:

a)

Punishment

b)

Reward

c)

Celebration

d)

Forgiveness

13.

The word 'Dubious' means:

a)

certain

b)

doubtful

c)

clear

d)

definite

14.

The word 'Effigy' refers to:

a)

a sculpture or model of a person

b)

a type of plant

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a historical event

15.

The word 'Impalpable' means:

a)

Tangible

b)

Unreal

c)

Visible

d)

Audible

16.

What is the meaning of the word 'Indignant'?

a)

Angry or annoyed at something perceived as unfair

b)

Feeling happy and content

c)

Being indifferent or unconcerned

d)

Feeling grateful and appreciative

17.

The word 'Myriad' means:

a)

a large number

b)

a small number

c)

a specific number

d)

an unknown number

18.

The word 'Reverence' means:

a)

Respect and admiration

b)

Dislike and hatred

c)

Indifference

d)

Joy and happiness

19.

The meaning of the word 'Subdued' is:

a)

Loud

b)

Intense

c)

Quiet

d)

Bright

20.

What is the meaning of the word 'Vagrant'?

a)

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

b)

A type of plant

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A historical event

21.

What is the meaning of the word 'Bravado'?

a)

Courageous behavior

b)

Pretentious display of courage

c)

Fearful attitude

d)

Indifference

22.

The word 'Clamber' means:

a)

to climb with effort or difficulty

b)

to run swiftly

c)

to jump joyfully

d)

to walk leisurely

23.

What is the meaning of the word 'Flounder'?

a)

A type of fish

b)

To struggle or stagger clumsily

c)

A type of flower

d)

To fly swiftly

24.

The word 'Impervious' means:

a)

Unable to be affected by

b)

Easily influenced

c)

Transparent

d)

Fragile

25.

The word 'Rueful' means:

a)

Joyful

b)

Regretful

c)

Angry

d)

Excited

26.

The word 'Sanctity' means:

a)

Holiness

b)

Strength

c)

Wisdom

d)

Courage

27.

The word 'Sodden' means:

a)

Wet and soaked

b)

Dry and arid

c)

Bright and shiny

d)

Dark and gloomy

28.

The word 'Tremulous' means:

a)

Calm

b)

Shaking or quivering slightly

c)

Loud

d)

Bright

29.

What is the meaning of the word 'Wallow'?

a)

To roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment

b)

To stand still

c)

To fly high in the sky

d)

To run swiftly

30.

The word 'Assimilate' means:

a)

to take in and understand fully

b)

to reject or refuse

c)

to create or invent

d)

to destroy or ruin

31.

The word 'Cessation' means:

a)

Beginning

b)

End

c)

Pause

d)

Continuation

32.

The word 'Conviction' means:

a)

A strong belief or opinion

b)

A type of punishment

c)

A legal term for a crime

d)

A feeling of doubt

33.

The word 'Earnest' means:

a)

Serious and sincere

b)

Happy and joyful

c)

Lazy and indifferent

d)

Angry and upset

34.

The word 'Ensconce' means:

a)

to establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

b)

to remove or take away

c)

to argue or dispute

d)

to reveal or uncover

35.

The word 'Fleeting' means:

a)

lasting for a long time

b)

brief and temporary

c)

difficult to understand

d)

extremely rare

36.

The word 'Hamper' means:

a)

To assist

b)

To hinder

c)

To ignore

d)

To promote

37.

The word 'Inquisitive' means:

a)

Curious or eager to learn

b)

Indifferent or uninterested

c)

Angry or upset

d)

Happy or joyful

38.

What is the meaning of the word 'Ululation'?

a)

A loud, high-pitched, wavering vocal sound

b)

A type of dance

c)

A form of greeting

d)

A style of painting

39.

The word 'Ungainly' means:

a)

Graceful

b)

Clumsy

c)

Beautiful

d)

Elegant