Lord of the Flies Chapter 7-12

Terms	Definitions
crestfallen	adj dispirited and depressed, dejected After we lost the competition we were crestfallen while watching the other team performing again.
impervious	adj incapable of being penetrated or affected Famous people usually are impervious to their fans.
enterprise	noun an undertaking or business organization, industrious During the depression a lot of enterprises had to close.
glowered	verb looked ar or stared angrily or sullenly The teacher glowered at me when I didn't do my homework.
rebuke	verb to criticize sharply; check or repress She rebuked her dog when he didn't follow.
fervor	noun great intensity of emotion, intense heat In the fervor of the movie everybody in the room war quiet.
sauntered	verb to walk ar a leisurely pace, stroll We did some window shopping as we sauntered through town.
compelled	verb to force or drive, exert a strong, irresistible force on With his knife he compelled her to walk out the door.
phosphorescence	noun a luminous appearance or radiation The phosphorescence of the sun in the water looked amazing.
luminous	adj emitting light, full of light One he saw her luminous smile, he was in love.
myopia	noun nearsightedness People with myopia have to wear glasses.
sniveling	verb; noun to sniffle, complain or whine tearfully; weak, whining The little bpy started sniveling when he lost his teddy.
quavered	verb trembled, or spoke in a trembling voice He quavered while he proposed to her.
parried	verb deflected or warded off; avoided I parried the girls, because they used to tease me.
talisman	noun an object with magical power I bring a talisman to every exam.
cordon	noun a line of people or ships stationed to guard The security cordon was stationed all through the town to make sure the demo stayed peaceful.
ululations	noun howls or wails shrill laments The dog's ululation was very loud as I stepped on his tail.
elephantine	adj the size of an elephant, enormous size/strength The cake for my birthday was elephantine, there was a whole lot left.
epaulettes	noun a fringed strap worn on military uniforms The cordon looked very good with their golden epaulettes.
incantation	noun the chanting or uttering of words seeming to have magical power I heard the witch saying her incantation while she was stiring something.