This document contains definitions for 10 vocabulary words from Lord of the Flies including enmity, decorous, ebullience, recrimination, tumult, oppressive, inscrutable, tacit, taboo, and malevolently. Each entry includes the part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms for the word.

1. Lord of the Flies
Vocabulary Set #1

2. enmity
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: deep seated hatred,
the state of being an enemy
• Synonym(s): hatred
• Antonym(s): love

3. decorous
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: exhibiting
appropriate behavior or conduct
• Synonym(s): refined, elegant
• Antonym(s): rude, impolite

4. ebullience
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: zestful or spirited
enthusiasm
• Synonym(s): excitement
• Antonym(s): lifelessness

5. recrimination
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: the act of accusing in
return, opposing another accusation
• Synonym(s): condemnation
• Antonym(s): forgiveness,
exoneration

6. tumult
• Part of Speech: noun
• Definition: commotion of a
great crowd, disorder
• Synonym(s): chaos, uproar
• Antonym(s): calm, quiet

7. oppressive
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: using power unjustly
• Synonym(s): overwhelming, confining
• Antonym(s): free

8. inscrutable
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: difficult to understand,
mysterious
• Synonym(s): hidden
• Antonym(s): transparent

9. tacit
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: not spoken; implied by
actions or statements
• Synonym(s): unsaid, assumed
• Antonym(s): expressed

10. taboo
• Part of Speech: adjective
• Definition: excluded from use or
mention
• Synonym(s): banned
• Antonym(s): approved

11. malevolently
• Part of Speech: adverb
• Definition: having ill will or wishing
harm to others
• Synonym(s): maliciously
• Antonym(s): nicely