Lord of the Flies chapters 1 and 2 vocab Flashcards
a heavy sea wave that breaks into white form on the shore or a shoal
breakers
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way
lolled
brightness taken to the extreme
effulgence
a young tree, especially one with a slender trunk
sapling
place or insert between one thing and another
interposed
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
fulcrum
carve, mold, or stamp a design on (a surface) so that it stands out in relief
embossed
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
incredulous
in a state of bewildering confusion or disorder
muddled
a strip of gathered or pleated material sewn by one side onto a garment or larger piece of of material as a decorative edging or ornament
frill
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person’s skin, especially the face
complextions
a person who leads a congregation in its singing or (in a synagogue) prayers
precentor
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble
furtive
(of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health
pallidly
praise enthusiastically and publicly
acclaim
great embarrassment and shame
mortification
to overspread with or as with a liquid, color, etc.
suffusion
a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip
conch
the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area
dispersal
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
indignation
overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
surmounted
a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill
ascent
pliable; easily bent; flexible
pliant
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
lavishly
an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material
fringe
wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly
flailed
having a pleasant and distinctive smell
aromatic
showing contempt; scornful
contemtuously
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
hiatus
the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong
enormity
use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words
gesticulated
rough or loose in texture or grain
coarse
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise
assureance
a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
exasperation
the act of working together toward the same result or goal
conspiratorial
a row or line of grass, grain, or other crop as it lies when mowed or reaped
swathes
erring or straying from the proper course or standards
errant
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
ebullience
assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters
officious
on or toward the side sheltered from the wind or toward which the wind is blowing
leeward
stretched or pulled tight
taut
an accusation in response to one from someone else
recrimination
adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations
festooned
