Lord of the Flies - Chapter 8

to traverse

To pass through, cross

prefect

An older student with some authority over younger students ad other responsibilities and advantages

rebuke

express disapproval or criticism because of someones behaviour or actions

reeking

something smell very badly

to serenade

singing, to entertain

sanctity

holiness

laden

Loaded with something

palled

Not interested anymore

skewered

Speared, impaled

illusive

The adjectif of illusion

fervor

Passion, dedication

gorged

Having a full stomach

runnels

Small river

vexed

A problem that is difficult to deal with

fluent

Done in a smooth and skillful way

demure

Shy, quiet, timid

iridescent

Lustrous, shimmering

parody

An amusing imitation of sth