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Lord of the Flies Vocabulary
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Efflorescence
The process of unfolding and developing like a flower.
Proffer
To offer.
Effulgence
Radiant brilliance.
Enmity
The feeling of being opposed by someone or something.
Chorister
A member or leader of a choir.
Bastion
A natural rock formation resembling a bastion, or a fortification that is built to the same angle as a wall that protects and allows defensive fire against opponents.
Hiatus
A pause in process.
Ebullience
The quality of being happy and energetic; cheerfulness.
Recrimination
An accusation in response to another accusation from someone else.
Tumult
A loud and confused noise, usually caused by a large group of people; an uproar.
Tirade
A long, angry speech.
Festooned
To decorate somewhere or something with decorations, such as ribbons; to adorn.
Abyss
Something infinite or profound; a deep and seemingly bottomless chasm (noun).
Furtive
Sly, shifty, and/or secretive.
Pallor
Unusual paleness, usually from sickness, death, or fear.
Gaudy
Excessively decorated; showy.
Inscrutable
Impenetrable; can't see through easily or at all.
Vicissitudes
Changes during the course of something; alterations or variations.
Contrite
Showing sadness or remorse; apologetic.
Susurration
A whisper or murmur.
Belligerence
Aggression.
Chastisement
Scolding.
Detritus
Debris.
Dubious
Doubtful.
Impalpable
Unable to be touched.
Incursion
Raid.
Malevolently
Spitefully.
Myriad
Uncountable number.
Opalescence
Iridescence (showing glowing colors that differ from different angles).
Ravenous
Extremely hungry.
Rendered
Made.
Lamentably
Woefully; regretfully.
Ludicrous
Ridiculous; foolish.
Derisive
Scornful.
Effigy
Likeness.
Sough
Moaning; sighing.
Decorum
Proper behavior.
Discursive
Rambling.
Incantation
Chanting.
Bravado
A fake show of bravery.
Chasms
Marked divisions, separations, or differences.
Guano
Seabird droppings.
Impervious
Incapable of being disturbed or affected.
Plinth
Square rock serving as a base.
Demure
Reserved; modest.
Fervor
Dedicated energy.
Palled
No longer inspired interest.
Vexed
Trouble.
Corpulent
Bulky.
Ungainly
Clumsy; hard to handle.
Torrid
Scorching.
Dredged
Dug for and gathered.
Conviction
Certainty.
Cessations
Stopping
Myopia
Near-sightedness.
Propitiating (propitiatingly)
In an effort to restore good will.
Truculently
Savagely
Antiphonal
Sung alternatively.
Ensconce
Conceal.
Epaulettes
Ornaments worn on shoulders of a uniform.
Goaded
Spurred.
Inimical
Hostile.
Ululation
Howl; wail.
Tacit
Understood or implied without being stated.
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