Name: ________________________
English 10 Honors
Lord of the Flies – Vocabulary List 1
Vocabulary Quiz on: ________________________________
1. Clamber (v.): To climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty
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He clambered up the rope and rang the bell.
2. Lagoon (n.): Any small, pond-like body of water, esp. one connected with a larger body of water
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The lagoon is secluded and surrounded by willow trees.
3. Vainly (adv.): Excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities,
achievements, etc.; conceited
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She vainly looked in the mirror and reapplied make-up before going to the gym.
4. Quiver (v.): To shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble
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After getting out of the cold lake, the boy began to quiver and searched for a towel.
5. Decorous (adj.): Characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc
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A southern gentleman is thought to be decorous and expected to open doors for ladies.
6. Interpose (v.): To place between; cause to intervene
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I hate to interpose, but I disagree with what you’re saying.
7. Strident (adj.): Making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking
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The strident blare of the conch shell startled the boys.
8. Speculate (v.): To engage in thought or reflection; meditate
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After hearing her excuse, I began to speculate that it may not be true as the facts of her story
were not adding up.
9. Clamor (n.): A loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
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The clamor from the crowd encouraged the basketball team to win in overtime.
10. Indignation (n): strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting; righteous
anger.
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After losing the race by only a second, the indignation he felt pushed him to train harder.