William Golding: Lord Of The Flies - Vocabulary
Lord of the Flies - Vocabulary List
Chapter 1
Efflorescence Blooming of flowers, state of flowering
Enmity Deep seated hatred; State of being an enemy
Decorous Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct
Chorister A singer or leader of a choir
Bastion A stronghold or fortification; similar to a stronghold
Hiatus A gap or interruption in continuity; a break or pause
Chapter 2
Ebullience Zestful or spirited enthusiasm
Recrimination The act of accusing in return; opposing another charge
Tumult Commotion of a great crowd; disorder
Tirade A long angry or violent speech; a diatribe
Chapter 3
Oppressive Using power unjustly; burdensome
Inscrutable Difficult to understand, mysterious
Vicissitudes A change or variation; unexpected changes in life
Declivities Downward slopes, as of a hill
Tacit Not spoken; implied by actions or statements
Chapter 4
Blatant Totally or offensively obtrusive; very obvious
Taboo Excluded or forbidden from use or......
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