Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Flashcards
-projecting portion of a rampart or fortification that forms an irregular pentagon attached at the base to the main work.
bastion
-a break or interruption
hiatus
-a countercharge; accusation
recrimination
-chaotic; loud; noisy
tumult
-a long, angry speech
tirade
-quiet, sometimes to the point of rudeness
tacit
-frowned upon socially
taboo
-causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable
ludicrous
-ineffective; does not work well
ineffectual
-make fun of
jeer
-lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech
inarticulate
-a huge sea monster
leviathan
-a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
clamor
-with the attention of taking over authority
mutinously
-a project undertaken or to be undertaken, especially one that is important or difficult or that requires boldness or energy
enterprise
-glare; to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger
glowered
-scold, push away
rebuke
-great warmth and earnestness of feeling
fervor
-to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll
sauntered
-radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
luminous
-doesn’t want to see; inability to see things
myopia
-whining; complaining
sniveling
-sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.
acrid
-a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area
cordon
