Lord of the Flies: Ch. 9

Static

adj. lacking in movement, action, or change, esp. in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting

Sauntered

V. walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort

Parody

N. an imitation or a version of something that falls far short of the real thing

Cascading

V. fall or hang in copious or luxuriant quantities (water)

Phosphorescence

n. light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat (usually emitted by living things)

Succulent

adj. (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty

Sulphurous

adj. Having to do with sulfur; the material of which hellfire and lightning were believed to consist

Cuffing

v. strike (someone) with an open hand, esp. on the head

Mechanics

N. the way in which something is done or operated; the practicalities or details of something

Clamorously

adv. a loud and confused noise, esp. that of people shouting