Lord of the Flies: Ch. 1

lagoon

(n.) a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

terrace

(n.) a level and rather narrow area of land with one steep edge bordering a river, a lake, or the sea

defile

(v.) to pollute; to corrupt

loll

(v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop

acclaim

(n.) enthusiastic approval

jetty

(n.) A structure that projects into the water and protects the shore

conch

(n.) a large spiral shell of a mollusk, often used as a horn

furtive

(adj.) secret and sly or sordid

hiatus

(n.) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something; a break

contours

(n.) an outline, especially of a curving or irregular figure

pallid

(adj.) abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

motif

(n.) A recurring theme, subject or idea