Unit 1 Lord of the Flies Vocabulary

What is the significance of vocabulary in understanding Lord of the Flies'?

Unadorned, stern...

The judge was as _________ in her courtroom manner as she was in her life-style & dress.

performing acts of kindness or charity

Because my grandmother helped so many women find good jobs, many people say she is best known for being _________.

What is the definition of the word 'debase'?

SYNONYM: to DEBASE our group's reputation

Adj. lacking moderation; severe or extreme

Melvin is too ____ , impulsive, and unpredictable to be responsible for running the company.

What is the antonym of 'mitigate'?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Harper, Noah, and Zoe noticed that wearing masks and practicing social distancing helped to ______________ the spread of the virus in their community.

To assign to a less important or less satisfying position, place, or condition

What would make a person more susceptible to believing lies?

What is the meaning of the word 'susceptible' as used in the context of Macbeth?

Kids are very impressionable, making them highly ________________ to being persuaded to want to buy toys when they see commercials for them.

prepared to obey others unquestioningly

How does the word 'beneficent' relate to the concept of generosity?

What is the meaning of the word 'austere' as used in the context of the classroom?