Lord of the Flies chapter one vocab

proffer (noun)

an offer or proposal

specious (adjective)

pleasing to the eye but deceptive; deceptively attractive in appearance

enveloped (verb)

surrounded entirely

enmity (noun)

a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism

decorous (adjective)

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc

strident (adjective)

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

eccentric (adjective)

deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd

furtive (adjective)

sly; shifty; secretive

indignation (noun)

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger

askew (adjective)

to one side; out of line, in a crooked position, awry

contempt (noun)

the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn

hiatus (noun)

a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.

flourish (noun)

1. an act or instance of brandishing

2. an ostentatious display