WorksheetsLord of the Flies Vocabulary: Ch. 1-2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word *decorous* mean?
Rude and loud
Polite and proper
Uncertain and hesitant
Wild and untamed
What does *strident* most likely describe?
A soft pillow
A quiet whisper
A harsh, loud sound
A gentle wind
If someone likes to *speculate*, what are they doing?
Running quickly
Thinking deeply or guessing
Giving a speech
Laughing at others
What does *clamor* refer to?
A loud and confused noise
A soft breeze
A secret plan
A peaceful silence
Which best defines *grotesque*?
Very attractive
Silly and playful
Comically or repulsively ugly
Neat and tidy
Someone who is *contemptuous* is...
Cheerful and kind
Confused and shy
Showing disrespect or scorn
Scared and trembling
What does *apprehension* mean?
Extreme excitement
Fear or anxiety about something
Deep relaxation
A form of punishment
To *quiver* means to...
Run away
Talk too much
Shake slightly
Smile kindly
What does *stupendous* mean?
Extremely impressive or large
Very boring
Slightly scary
Normal and average
If someone's thoughts are *muddled*, they are...
Crystal clear
Very confusing
Funny and charming
Strong and brave
A *suffusion* is...
A flash of lightning
A gradual spread of light or color
A loud noise
A sudden movement
What is *pallor*?
A red sunburn
An unhealthy pale appearance
A bright color
A warm blush
What does it mean to *surmount* something?
To be afraid of it
To fail in trying
To overcome it
To ignore it
A *lagoon* is...
A kind of bird
A dry desert
A shallow body of water
A mountain range
What does *officious* mean?
Overly eager to help or offer advice
Very tired
Playful and silly
Brave and bold
