1. Lord of the Flies Ch. 2 Vocabulary

2. ebullient, adj. e·bul·lient ebullient, adj. e·bul·lient Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN: Excited, enthusiastic ANT: Depressed, tired overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

3. recrimination, n. re·crim·i·na·tion recrimination, n. re·crim·i·na·tion Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:counterchargeANT:forgiveness to bring a countercharge against an accuser to accuse in return Bob knew his wife’s countersuit was recrimination for his divorce suit against her.

4. tumult, n.tu·mult tumult, n.tu·mult Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:disorderANT:order 1.violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: riot The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech. agitation of mind or feeling; emotional disturbance His placid face failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.

5. tirade, n.ti ·rade tirade, n.ti ·rade Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN: Angry speech ANT:whisper 1.a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation: The TATU president launched into a tirade against smoking at the assembly. 2.a long, vehement speech Antony’s tirade against the conspirators was enough to send an angry mob after them.

6. ebullient, ___. e·bul·lient ebullient, ___. e·bul·lient Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:ANT: overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; ____________________ The award winner was in an ___________mood at the dinner in her honor.

7. recrimination, _________. re·crim·i·na·tion recrimination, _________. re·crim·i·na·tion Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:ANT: to bring a countercharge against an accuser to ____________________ Bob knew his wife’s countersuit was _______________ for his divorce suit against her.

8. tumult, _____.tu·mult tumult, _____.tu·mult Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:ANT: 1.violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: riot The _________ reached its height during the premier's speech. agitation of mind or feeling; ______________________________ His placid face failed to conceal the ____________of his mind.

9. tirade, _______.ti ·rade tirade, _______.ti ·rade Synonym/ Antonym Explanation/Examples Image SYN:ANT: 1.a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation: The TATU president launched into a _______ against smoking at the assembly. 2.a long, vehement __________ Antony’s __________ against the conspirators was enough to send an angry mob after them.