LOTF Vocabulary

Vocabulary for Lord of the Flies by William Golding

bastion

a projecting part of a fort or fortification

furtive

a sly, surreptitious, or underhanded look

clambering

struggling, scrambling, or climbing awkwardly

hiatus

a pause or break

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

proffer

an offer or suggestion

efflorescence

the state or period of bursting into bloom

enmity

the state of being opposed or hostile

effulgence

a brilliant radiance or shining

fulcrum

the point in which something pivots or turns

decorous

proper behavior or conduct

whelming

to engulf, submerge, or bury

blatant

done openly and unashamedly; very obvious

impalpable

unable to be touched or grasped; vague or indistinct.

taboo

a social or cultural prohibition against something considered inappropriate or unacceptable.

swarthiness

the quality or state of being dark-skinned or having a complexion that is darker than average.

sinewy

characterized by strength and toughness, often used to describe muscular or well-toned physicality.

malevolently

in an evil or harmful manner, showing a desire to cause harm.

tremulously

in a trembling or quavering manner, often due to fear or anxiety.

diffidently

in a shy or self-effacing manner, often lacking confidence or assertiveness.

leviathan

a monstrous sea creature, often symbolizing chaos or destruction.

mutinously

in a rebellious manner, often against authority or control.

luminous

emitting or reflecting light; bright or radiant.

myopia

a condition of nearsightedness or lack of foresight.

sniveling

complaining or whimpering in an emotional way, often in a weak or feeble manner.

propitiatingly

in a manner intended to appease or placate.

quavered

to speak or tremble in a quivering voice, often indicating nervousness or emotion.

truculently

in a fierce, harsh, or aggressive manner.

parried

to deflect or ward off an attack or blow, often used in the context of a duel or fight.

talisman

an object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.