Figurative Language In Lord Of The Flies
Lord of The Flies: Vocabulary Words
Abyss (Noun): a deep, large space, gulf, or cavity.
The depth of the large abyss was immeasurable, but the scientists were determined to figure it out. (Option 1)
Articulate (Adjective): using language easily and fluently; having facility with words.
Variations: articulable, articulative (adjective); articulately (adverb) articulateness, articilacy (noun)
Studying French for five years made him a very articulate speaker, for it sounds as if he really was French. (Option 1)
Bastion (Noun): a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Variations: bastionary, bastioned (adjective)
Our bastion had been damaged due to the war, so we could not find shelter away from the gun shots. (Option 1) …show more content…
Blunder (Noun): A usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion.
Variations: blunderer (noun); blunderingly (adverb)
He blundered though the whole room, yet never managed to find the flashlight. (Option 1)
Cascades (Noun): A waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks.
Variations: cascaded, cascading (verb)
The hike up to the cascade was extremely painful, yet the beautiful sight of the cascade seemed to take the pain away. (Option 1)
Compressed (Adjective): pressed into less space; condensed.
Variations: compressedly (adverb)
We were all compressed inside the tiny apartment, for we had no money to pay for anything better. (Option 1)
Contemptuously (Adjective): showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.
Variations: contemptuously (adverb); contemptuousness (noun)
Her contemptuous attitude was beginning to upset our host, but we still managed to maintain our temper. (Option 1)
Contrite (Adjective): filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent.
Variations: contritely (adverb); contriteness (noun)
The way she was acting seemed very contrite, for it seemed as if she had done something wrong. (Option 1)
Corpulent (Adjective): fat and fleshy; stout; obese
Variations: corpulently (adverb)
The child had a very difficult time running up the stairs, for he had a very corpulent figure. (Option 1)
Covert (Adjective): concealed, hidden or disguised
Variations: covertly (adverb); covertness (noun)
The secret agent must reveal the convert location of the artist, for there is a threat upon him. (Option 1)
Credulously (Adverb): tending to believe too readily; easily convinced
Variations: credulous (adjective); credulousness (noun)
Her credulous attitude made it easy for her to be tricked; she was always getting into trouble. (Option 2)
Cynically (Adverb): a contemptuous disbelief in human goodness and sincerity
Variations: cynical (adjective)
She cynically told her brother to touch the hot pot; her mother was very upset with her.
Declivities (Noun): Downward slope or sloping
Variations: declivitous (adjective)
The declivitous mountain was extremely difficult to climb; our hike had to be canceled because we were all afraid we would fall. (Option 2)
Demur (Intransitive Verb): to hesitate because of ones doubts or objections
Variations: demurral (noun)
His mother always over thought everything; she demurred every action her son took. (Option 2)
Derisive (Adjective): Showing derision; ridiculing
Variations: derisively (adverb); derisiveness (noun)
She likes to derisive everyone around her; making people feel bad makes her feel good. (Option 2)
Diffidently (Adverb): lacking self-confidence; timid; shy
Variations: diffidence (noun): diffident (adjective)
She had a very diffident attitude; she never felt good about herself. (Option 2)
Discursive (Adjective): wandering from one topic to another
Variations: discursively (adverb): discursiveness (noun)
When he became nervous his conversations became very discursive; we couldn’t fully grasp any topic. (Option 2)
Disentangle (Transitive Verb): to free from something that entangles
Variations: disentanglement (noun)
While net fishing I noticed that a turtle was stuck in my fathers net; I had to disentangle it so it could be free. (Option 2)
Disclination (Noun): a dislike or lack of desire
She felt a huge disinclination towards school; she couldn’t find the desire to go. (Option 2)
Dubious (Adjective): causing doubt; hesitating.
Variations: dubiously (adverb); dubiousness (noun)
She always has a very dubious attitude; in fact, we can never trust anything she says. (Option 3)
Ebullience (Noun): overflowing with enthusiasm, high spirits
Variations: ebullient (adjective); ebulliency (adverb)
She has a very ebullient attitude; however she seems to have very few friends.
(Option 3)
Ferocity (Noun): the state or quality of being ferocious
The ferocity of the wild lion was unbelievable; however I think it would have been better appreciated up close. (Option 3)
Flourished (Intransitive Verb): to grow vigorously; thrive
Variations: flourisher (noun); flourishing (adjective)
When our rare flower finally flourished it was beautiful; nevertheless, it was too big to keep in my small apartment. (Option 3)
Foliage (Noun): a decoration consisting of leaves, branches, flowers, etc.
The foliage decorations at the Christmas party were gorgeous; in fact I am going to buy the same ones for this years party. (Option 3)
Furtive (Adjective): done or acting in a sneaky manner
Variations: furtively (adverb); furtiveness (noun)
Her tone of voice seemed very furtive; nevertheless, we had to believe her if we wanted to escape. (Option 3)
Grave (Noun): a hole in the ground in which to bury a dead body
We could not find the grave in which my great-grandmother was buried; however after searching for a few hours we found
it.
Impervious (Adjective): incapable of being passed through or penetrated
Variations: imperviously (adverb); imperviousness (noun)
The Complete Jail is said to be impervious; however, there have been several prisoners that have escaped. (Option 3)
Incantation (Noun): the chanting of words or formulas that are believed to cast a spell or perform other magic
Variations: incantational (adjective)
The “witch” performed an incantation that was supposed to rid our house of bad spirits; however, I do not thing it worked because I still hear odd noises at night. (Option 3)
Inscrutable (Adjective): that which cannot be easily understood; completely obscure or mysterious
Variations: inscrutability (noun); inscrutably (adverb)
At first the little girl seems very inscrutable; however, after she became a bit more comfortable she started to talk to the other kids. (Option 3)
Interminable (Adjective): without, or apparently without end
Variations: interminably (adverb)
The meeting seemed to be interminable because our boss never stopped talking. (Option 4)
Iridescent (Adjective): having or showing shifting changes in color.
Variations: iridescence (noun); iridescently (adverb)
The glass pyramid seemed beautifully iridescent because he put it up to the light. . (Option 4)
Lamentation (Noun): the act of lamenting; outward expression of grief
I felt huge lamentation for the small child after I told her to jump off the slide and she broke her leg. . (Option 4)
Malevolently (Adverb): wishing evil or harm to others
Variations: malevolent (adjective)
He malevolently told his brother to go up to the attic because he wanted to scare him. (Option 4)
Muted (Transitive Verb): not speaking; voluntarily silent
Variations: mute (adjective); mutely (adverb)
The little girl seemed to be muted throughout the entire party since she did not speak. . (Option 4)
Obscurely (Adverb): lacking light; dim; dark; murky
Variations: obscureness (noun)
The obscureness of the room was creeping everyone out until someone opened a window. (Option 4)
Obtuseness (Noun): not sharp or pointed; blunt
Variations: obtusely (adverb)
The obtuseness of the spear made it impossible to kill the dear whenever we tried to. (Option 4)
Officious (Adjective): offering unnecessary and unwanted advice or services
Variation: officiously (adverb); officiousness (noun)
We receive tons of officious phone calls everyday offering us services that we just don’t need. (Option 4)
Opalescence (Noun): showing a play of colors like that of the opal; iridescent
Variations: opalesce (intransitive verb)
The opalescence of the rainbow was magical until it stopped raining. (Option 4)
Opaque (Adjective): not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent
Variations: opaquely (adverb); opaqueness (noun)
The room seemed to very quickly become opaque since there was an eclipse going on outside. (Option 4)
Parody (Noun): a literary or musical work imitating a character
Variations: parodic (adjective)
Al though the parody of the play that was written by my cousin was interesting, I still believe that the original was better. (Option 5)
Parried (Transitive Verb): to ward off or deflect
Variations: parries (noun)
After, I parried the Frisbee that my cousin threw at me, I picked it up and threw it pack to him.
Pinnacles (Noun): a pointed formation; as the top of the mountain peak
Although, the mountains pinnacle seemed very far away we decided to hike all the way up the mountain. (Option 5)
Ruefully (Adverb): causing sorrow or pity
Variations: rueful (adjective); ruefulness (noun)
Although, the manner in which the small child said hello to the guests seemed very rueful we all walked into the lovely house. (Option 5)
Tacitly (adverb): understood without being openly expressed
Variations: tacit (adjective); tacitness (noun)
Although her explanation for why she had done that was tacit, we all understood what she was saying. (Option 5)
Vexed (Adjective): irritated; annoyed; to distress, afflict or plague
Since we all felt vexed because the waiter never came to take our order we all left. (Option 5)
Vicissitudes (Noun): a change or variation occurring in the course of something
Variations: vicissitudinary (adjective)
Although there were many vicissitudes along our trip, we still managed to enjoy it. (Option 5)
Vivid (Adjective): full of life; vigorous; lively
Variations: vividly (adverb); vividness (noun)
Although the young child was very vivid, after a while he fell asleep. (Option 5)
Vulnerable (Adjective): that which can be wounded or physically injured.
Variations: vulnerability (noun); vulnerably (adverb)
Although many small animals seem very vulnerable, they can still attack if they feel threatened. (Option 5)
Abyss (Noun): a deep, large space, gulf, or cavity.
The depth of the large abyss was immeasurable, but the scientists were determined to figure it out. (Option 1)
Articulate (Adjective): using language easily and fluently; having facility with words.
Variations: articulable, articulative (adjective); articulately (adverb) articulateness, articilacy (noun)
Studying French for five years made him a very articulate speaker, for it sounds as if he really was French. (Option 1)
Bastion (Noun): a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
Variations: bastionary, bastioned (adjective)
Our bastion had been damaged due to the war, so we could not find shelter away from the gun shots. (Option 1) …show more content…
Blunder (Noun): A usually serious mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion.
Variations: blunderer (noun); blunderingly (adverb)
He blundered though the whole room, yet never managed to find the flashlight. (Option 1)
Cascades (Noun): A waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks.
Variations: cascaded, cascading (verb)
The hike up to the cascade was extremely painful, yet the beautiful sight of the cascade seemed to take the pain away. (Option 1)
Compressed (Adjective): pressed into less space; condensed.
Variations: compressedly (adverb)
We were all compressed inside the tiny apartment, for we had no money to pay for anything better. (Option 1)
Contemptuously (Adjective): showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful.
Variations: contemptuously (adverb); contemptuousness (noun)
Her contemptuous attitude was beginning to upset our host, but we still managed to maintain our temper. (Option 1)
Contrite (Adjective): filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent.
Variations: contritely (adverb); contriteness (noun)
The way she was acting seemed very contrite, for it seemed as if she had done something wrong. (Option 1)
Corpulent (Adjective): fat and fleshy; stout; obese
Variations: corpulently (adverb)
The child had a very difficult time running up the stairs, for he had a very corpulent figure. (Option 1)
Covert (Adjective): concealed, hidden or disguised
Variations: covertly (adverb); covertness (noun)
The secret agent must reveal the convert location of the artist, for there is a threat upon him. (Option 1)
Credulously (Adverb): tending to believe too readily; easily convinced
Variations: credulous (adjective); credulousness (noun)
Her credulous attitude made it easy for her to be tricked; she was always getting into trouble. (Option 2)
Cynically (Adverb): a contemptuous disbelief in human goodness and sincerity
Variations: cynical (adjective)
She cynically told her brother to touch the hot pot; her mother was very upset with her.
Declivities (Noun): Downward slope or sloping
Variations: declivitous (adjective)
The declivitous mountain was extremely difficult to climb; our hike had to be canceled because we were all afraid we would fall. (Option 2)
Demur (Intransitive Verb): to hesitate because of ones doubts or objections
Variations: demurral (noun)
His mother always over thought everything; she demurred every action her son took. (Option 2)
Derisive (Adjective): Showing derision; ridiculing
Variations: derisively (adverb); derisiveness (noun)
She likes to derisive everyone around her; making people feel bad makes her feel good. (Option 2)
Diffidently (Adverb): lacking self-confidence; timid; shy
Variations: diffidence (noun): diffident (adjective)
She had a very diffident attitude; she never felt good about herself. (Option 2)
Discursive (Adjective): wandering from one topic to another
Variations: discursively (adverb): discursiveness (noun)
When he became nervous his conversations became very discursive; we couldn’t fully grasp any topic. (Option 2)
Disentangle (Transitive Verb): to free from something that entangles
Variations: disentanglement (noun)
While net fishing I noticed that a turtle was stuck in my fathers net; I had to disentangle it so it could be free. (Option 2)
Disclination (Noun): a dislike or lack of desire
She felt a huge disinclination towards school; she couldn’t find the desire to go. (Option 2)
Dubious (Adjective): causing doubt; hesitating.
Variations: dubiously (adverb); dubiousness (noun)
She always has a very dubious attitude; in fact, we can never trust anything she says. (Option 3)
Ebullience (Noun): overflowing with enthusiasm, high spirits
Variations: ebullient (adjective); ebulliency (adverb)
She has a very ebullient attitude; however she seems to have very few friends.
(Option 3)
Ferocity (Noun): the state or quality of being ferocious
The ferocity of the wild lion was unbelievable; however I think it would have been better appreciated up close. (Option 3)
Flourished (Intransitive Verb): to grow vigorously; thrive
Variations: flourisher (noun); flourishing (adjective)
When our rare flower finally flourished it was beautiful; nevertheless, it was too big to keep in my small apartment. (Option 3)
Foliage (Noun): a decoration consisting of leaves, branches, flowers, etc.
The foliage decorations at the Christmas party were gorgeous; in fact I am going to buy the same ones for this years party. (Option 3)
Furtive (Adjective): done or acting in a sneaky manner
Variations: furtively (adverb); furtiveness (noun)
Her tone of voice seemed very furtive; nevertheless, we had to believe her if we wanted to escape. (Option 3)
Grave (Noun): a hole in the ground in which to bury a dead body
We could not find the grave in which my great-grandmother was buried; however after searching for a few hours we found
it.
Impervious (Adjective): incapable of being passed through or penetrated
Variations: imperviously (adverb); imperviousness (noun)
The Complete Jail is said to be impervious; however, there have been several prisoners that have escaped. (Option 3)
Incantation (Noun): the chanting of words or formulas that are believed to cast a spell or perform other magic
Variations: incantational (adjective)
The “witch” performed an incantation that was supposed to rid our house of bad spirits; however, I do not thing it worked because I still hear odd noises at night. (Option 3)
Inscrutable (Adjective): that which cannot be easily understood; completely obscure or mysterious
Variations: inscrutability (noun); inscrutably (adverb)
At first the little girl seems very inscrutable; however, after she became a bit more comfortable she started to talk to the other kids. (Option 3)
Interminable (Adjective): without, or apparently without end
Variations: interminably (adverb)
The meeting seemed to be interminable because our boss never stopped talking. (Option 4)
Iridescent (Adjective): having or showing shifting changes in color.
Variations: iridescence (noun); iridescently (adverb)
The glass pyramid seemed beautifully iridescent because he put it up to the light. . (Option 4)
Lamentation (Noun): the act of lamenting; outward expression of grief
I felt huge lamentation for the small child after I told her to jump off the slide and she broke her leg. . (Option 4)
Malevolently (Adverb): wishing evil or harm to others
Variations: malevolent (adjective)
He malevolently told his brother to go up to the attic because he wanted to scare him. (Option 4)
Muted (Transitive Verb): not speaking; voluntarily silent
Variations: mute (adjective); mutely (adverb)
The little girl seemed to be muted throughout the entire party since she did not speak. . (Option 4)
Obscurely (Adverb): lacking light; dim; dark; murky
Variations: obscureness (noun)
The obscureness of the room was creeping everyone out until someone opened a window. (Option 4)
Obtuseness (Noun): not sharp or pointed; blunt
Variations: obtusely (adverb)
The obtuseness of the spear made it impossible to kill the dear whenever we tried to. (Option 4)
Officious (Adjective): offering unnecessary and unwanted advice or services
Variation: officiously (adverb); officiousness (noun)
We receive tons of officious phone calls everyday offering us services that we just don’t need. (Option 4)
Opalescence (Noun): showing a play of colors like that of the opal; iridescent
Variations: opalesce (intransitive verb)
The opalescence of the rainbow was magical until it stopped raining. (Option 4)
Opaque (Adjective): not letting light pass through; not transparent or translucent
Variations: opaquely (adverb); opaqueness (noun)
The room seemed to very quickly become opaque since there was an eclipse going on outside. (Option 4)
Parody (Noun): a literary or musical work imitating a character
Variations: parodic (adjective)
Al though the parody of the play that was written by my cousin was interesting, I still believe that the original was better. (Option 5)
Parried (Transitive Verb): to ward off or deflect
Variations: parries (noun)
After, I parried the Frisbee that my cousin threw at me, I picked it up and threw it pack to him.
Pinnacles (Noun): a pointed formation; as the top of the mountain peak
Although, the mountains pinnacle seemed very far away we decided to hike all the way up the mountain. (Option 5)
Ruefully (Adverb): causing sorrow or pity
Variations: rueful (adjective); ruefulness (noun)
Although, the manner in which the small child said hello to the guests seemed very rueful we all walked into the lovely house. (Option 5)
Tacitly (adverb): understood without being openly expressed
Variations: tacit (adjective); tacitness (noun)
Although her explanation for why she had done that was tacit, we all understood what she was saying. (Option 5)
Vexed (Adjective): irritated; annoyed; to distress, afflict or plague
Since we all felt vexed because the waiter never came to take our order we all left. (Option 5)
Vicissitudes (Noun): a change or variation occurring in the course of something
Variations: vicissitudinary (adjective)
Although there were many vicissitudes along our trip, we still managed to enjoy it. (Option 5)
Vivid (Adjective): full of life; vigorous; lively
Variations: vividly (adverb); vividness (noun)
Although the young child was very vivid, after a while he fell asleep. (Option 5)
Vulnerable (Adjective): that which can be wounded or physically injured.
Variations: vulnerability (noun); vulnerably (adverb)
Although many small animals seem very vulnerable, they can still attack if they feel threatened. (Option 5)