WorksheetsLord of the Flies, Ch.1-6 Vocab Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the best definition of the word "proffer" as used in Lord of the Flies?
To refuse something
To offer or present something
To hide something
To destroy something
Which sentence correctly uses the word "loll"?
The students loll in their chairs, barely paying attention.
The students loll their homework on the desk.
The students loll the answers to the teacher.
The students loll the ball across the field.
Which of the following is a synonym for "enmity"?
Friendship
Hostility
Agreement
Peace
To "interpose" means to:
Remove something
Place or insert between two things
Ignore something
Destroy something
If someone is "incredulous," they are:
Easily convinced
Unwilling or unable to believe something
Very happy
Extremely tired
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "furtive"?
She gave a furtive glance at the answer key during the test.
She gave a loud and proud speech.
She gave a generous donation to charity.
She gave a detailed explanation.
What is the connotation of "mortification"?
Joyful excitement
Deep embarrassment or shame
Calm acceptance
Mild annoyance
"Pallor" most nearly means:
Brightness
Paleness, especially of the face
Darkness
Redness
Which of the following is the best synonym for "pliant"?
Rigid
Flexible
Heavy
Dull
If someone is described as "errant," they are:
Always on time
Straying from the proper course or standards
Very organized
Extremely careful
Which sentence uses "recrimination" correctly?
The argument ended in mutual recrimination, with both sides blaming each other.
The argument ended in mutual celebration.
The argument ended in mutual agreement.
The argument ended in mutual silence.
To "caper" means to:
Walk slowly
Skip or dance about in a lively way
Sit quietly
Speak loudly
Which of the following is an antonym for "contrite"?
Remorseful
Unrepentant
Sorry
Apologetic
If someone is "rapt," they are:
Bored and uninterested
Completely fascinated or absorbed
Angry and upset
Distracted
Which sentence best shows the meaning of "tacit"?
Their tacit agreement was clear, even though nothing was said aloud.
Their tacit argument was loud and public.
Their tacit plan was written out in detail.
Their tacit warning was shouted.
"Detritus" refers to:
Valuable treasure
Waste or debris
Clean water
Fresh food
Which of the following best describes someone who is "sinewy"?
Weak and frail
Lean and muscular
Overweight
Short and stocky
To "gesticulate" means to:
Speak quietly
Use gestures, especially dramatic ones
Write quickly
Listen carefully
Which word best fits the following sentence? "The _______ storm threatened to destroy the island."
Tempestuous
Subdued
Pliant
Contrite
If a group is described as "mutinous," they are:
Obedient and loyal
Rebellious and disobedient
Quiet and shy
Friendly and helpful
Which of the following is a synonym for "belligerent"?
Peaceful
Aggressive
Joyful
Indifferent
"Chastisement" most nearly means:
Praise
Punishment or scolding
Encouragement
Reward
Which sentence uses "dubious" correctly?
She gave a dubious answer, unsure if it was correct.
She gave a dubious answer, full of confidence.
She gave a dubious answer, certain of her facts.
She gave a dubious answer, with a smile.
An "effigy" is:
A type of food
A sculpture or model of a person
A musical instrument
A kind of plant
Which of the following is the best antonym for "impalpable"?
Tangible
Invisible
Mysterious
Unclear
If someone is "indignant," they are:
Calm and relaxed
Feeling or showing anger at unfair treatment
Very happy
Extremely tired
"Myriad" most nearly means:
A few
Countless or a very great number
A single item
A small group
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "reverence"?
The students showed reverence during the ceremony by remaining silent and respectful.
The students showed reverence by laughing loudly.
The students showed reverence by ignoring the speaker.
The students showed reverence by leaving early.
If something is "subdued," it is:
Loud and wild
Quiet and restrained
Bright and colorful
Fast and energetic
A "vagrant" is best described as:
A person with a permanent home
A person who wanders from place to place without a home
A wealthy business owner
A famous artist
