Unit 4 Vocab in Context

Front

Ralph dazzled the boys with his conch shell, needing no words or ______.

Back

platitudes

Front

Jack's actions toward Piggy include calling him "fatty" and telling him to "shut up!"

Back

callous

Front

The "Beastie" is a __________ creature that preys on terrified children by moonlight.

Back

nocturnal

Front

Children caused a ________________ that ravaged the mountain and took at least one child's life.

Back

conflagration

Front

Before realizing their signal fire had died, Ralph was at first _____________ to see smoke on the horizon, knowing they could soon be rescued.

Back

elated

Front

Simon ensured his forest shelter remained ___________________, unknown by all.

Back

clandestine

Front

After days without showers, the ______________ smell of the filthy boys could bring tears to your eyes.

Back

acrid

Front

Piggy, silent and alone, seems ____________ about improving their small society, noted by his mention of a sundial.

Back

ruminating

Front

Society teaches children expectations but cannot ______________ their nature to fight or be aggressive.

Back

quell

Front

Jack has repeatedly ______________ Ralph's authority by speaking without the conch and letting the fire go out.

Back

abjured