lord of the flies vocab Flashcards
clambering
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
prominent
important; famous.
efflorescence
a state of prosperity of productivity.
swathing
wrap in several layers of fabric.
mirage
an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air.
fulcrum
a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation
eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange
mortification
great embarrassment and shame.
indignation
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
conspiritorial
relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.
ebullience
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance.
taut
stretched or pulled tight; not slack
recrimination
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
oppressive
unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret
vicissitudes
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
“her husband’s sharp vicissitudes of fortune”
tacit
understood or implied without being stated
declivities
a downward slope
blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
taboo
a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure.
sinewy
(of a person or animal) lean and muscular.
malevolently
in a way that shows a desire to harm other people synonym maliciously.
