5. Patterns of Humanity -- Lord of the Flies

proffer

to put before a person for acceptance; offer

effulgence

a brilliant radiance; a shining forth

clamor

a loud uproar; an expression of desire or dissatisfaction; an outcry

mortification

a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect

tumult

disorganized, chaotic situation; riot/mob

gesticulated

made or used gestures, especially in an animated/excited manner with or instead of speech

conspiritorial

having intent to plan for a secret, unlawful, or evil purpose

inscrutable

incapable of being investigated/analyzed; impenetrable; unfathomable

tacit

understood without being openly expressed; implied; unspoken

belligerence

a warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude

dubious

doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt; questionable

jeeringly

spoken, scoffed, or shouted derisively/rudely

ludicrous

causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous

impervious

incapable of being injured or impaired; impenetrable

derision

ridicule; mockery

luminous

radiant or reflecting light; shining; bright; illuminated; brilliant/enlightening intellectually

cessation

a temporary or complete stopping

inquisitive

given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; prying

goaded

poked or drove with; prodded/incited

foremost

first in place, order, rank, etc.