Lord Of The Flies Vocab

"What you gonna do about it, I gotta a pointy stick and you don't" - Jack

swathe (v)

swathe (v)

wrap around; bandage

canopy (n)

a covering; or shade; usually composed of trees

bastion (n)

(n.) a fortified place, stronghold or A person who upholds and is a defender of an institution.

ebullience (n)

intense enthusiasm; cheerful energy.

officious (adj)

assertive in a domineering and/or trivial way

indignant (adj)

(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

recrimination (n)

an accusation given in retort; an angry response usually to an accusation

tumult (n)

a loud, confused noise; an uproar; a commotion

tirade (n)

(n.) a long, angry speech, usually very critical

abyss (n)

a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

furtive (adj)

secret, stealthy

contrite (adj)

Remorseful or apologetic

vicissitude n.

a change or variation; ups and downs

parody (n / v)

an imitation or satire/to produce an exaggerated imitation of something

opalescence (n)

the visual property of something having a milky brightness

belligerence (n)

Warlike mood or attitude

malevolent (adj)

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

apex (n)

(n.) the highest point, tip

gesticulate (v)

to make gestures, especially when speaking

lament (n/v)

an expression of grief, sorrow, or regret/to mourn, grieve or regret

jeer (v.)

to make fun of rudely or unkindly

relentless (adj)

constant, incessant, persistent, unyielding

oppressive (adj)

harsh, cruel; inflicting hardship or constraint

incredulity (n)

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something; a state of shock