Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Ch.4 - 6

Trembling, timid, scared Tremulous Trembling, timid, scared I was tremulous with joy.

vague Indefinite in character, nature, or form

belligerent Heather screamed and shook her fist at the waiter in 'Score boards all showing 4 points, except for one saying '4 war'.' Heather screamed and shook her fist at the waiter in a belligerent way. War-like; aggressively hostile

ravenous What are some healthy night snacks to go for when feeling ravenous at night? Extremely hungry or greedy

oppressive Unjustly harsh; causing discomfort

effigy A crude representation or image of someone who is hated or disliked

inscrutable Incapable of being searched; not easily understood The killer left no clues, and the murder remains an inscrutable mystery. Incapable of being searched; not easily understood

lament To speak in a way that expresses sorrow or deep regret

gesticulate To make or use gestures, especially in speaking

perceptible Capable of being known or understood

tempestuous Of or resembling a severe storm or tumult

chastise Alice To punish

interminable having no apparent end or limit; endless

tacit unspoken

malevolent Wishing evil or harm to others; spiteful, mean