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WorksheetsLord of the Flies Vocabulary Word Lists
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the meaning of the word 'Contrite'?
Feeling or expressing remorse
Full of energy
Lacking interest
Very happy
The word 'Ebullience' means:
A. Sadness
B. Excitement
C. Anger
D. Indifference
The word 'Effulgence' means:
Brightness or a brilliant light radiating from something
A state of confusion or disorder
A type of plant found in tropical regions
A musical term for a slow tempo
What is the meaning of the word 'Enmity'?
Friendship
Hatred
Indifference
Joy
The word 'Immure' means:
To set free
To imprison
To enlighten
To confuse
The word 'Incredulous' means:
believing
doubtful
happy
angry
The word 'Officious' means:
Official
Assertive
Helpful
Lazy
The word 'Pliant' means:
Flexible
Rigid
Heavy
Bright
The word 'Susurration' means:
A loud noise
A whispering or rustling sound
A type of dance
A bright color
The word 'Vicissitude' means:
Change or variation
Happiness
Sadness
Stability
The word 'Belligerence' means:
Peacefulness
Aggressiveness
Indifference
Happiness
The meaning of the word 'Chastisement' is:
Punishment
Reward
Celebration
Forgiveness
The word 'Dubious' means:
certain
doubtful
clear
definite
The word 'Effigy' refers to:
a sculpture or model of a person
a type of plant
a musical instrument
a historical event
The word 'Impalpable' means:
Tangible
Unreal
Visible
Audible
What is the meaning of the word 'Indignant'?
Angry or annoyed at something perceived as unfair
Feeling happy and content
Being indifferent or unconcerned
Feeling grateful and appreciative
The word 'Myriad' means:
a large number
a small number
a specific number
an unknown number
The word 'Reverence' means:
Respect and admiration
Dislike and hatred
Indifference
Joy and happiness
The meaning of the word 'Subdued' is:
Loud
Intense
Quiet
Bright
What is the meaning of the word 'Vagrant'?
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
A type of plant
A musical instrument
A historical event
What is the meaning of the word 'Bravado'?
Courageous behavior
Pretentious display of courage
Fearful attitude
Indifference
The word 'Clamber' means:
to climb with effort or difficulty
to run swiftly
to jump joyfully
to walk leisurely
What is the meaning of the word 'Flounder'?
A type of fish
To struggle or stagger clumsily
A type of flower
To fly swiftly
The word 'Impervious' means:
Unable to be affected by
Easily influenced
Transparent
Fragile
The word 'Rueful' means:
Joyful
Regretful
Angry
Excited
The word 'Sanctity' means:
Holiness
Strength
Wisdom
Courage
The word 'Sodden' means:
Wet and soaked
Dry and arid
Bright and shiny
Dark and gloomy
The word 'Tremulous' means:
Calm
Shaking or quivering slightly
Loud
Bright
What is the meaning of the word 'Wallow'?
To roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment
To stand still
To fly high in the sky
To run swiftly
The word 'Assimilate' means:
to take in and understand fully
to reject or refuse
to create or invent
to destroy or ruin
The word 'Cessation' means:
Beginning
End
Pause
Continuation
The word 'Conviction' means:
A strong belief or opinion
A type of punishment
A legal term for a crime
A feeling of doubt
The word 'Earnest' means:
Serious and sincere
Happy and joyful
Lazy and indifferent
Angry and upset
The word 'Ensconce' means:
to establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
to remove or take away
to argue or dispute
to reveal or uncover
The word 'Fleeting' means:
lasting for a long time
brief and temporary
difficult to understand
extremely rare
The word 'Hamper' means:
To assist
To hinder
To ignore
To promote
The word 'Inquisitive' means:
Curious or eager to learn
Indifferent or uninterested
Angry or upset
Happy or joyful
What is the meaning of the word 'Ululation'?
A loud, high-pitched, wavering vocal sound
A type of dance
A form of greeting
A style of painting
The word 'Ungainly' means:
Graceful
Clumsy
Beautiful
Elegant
