Lord of the Flies - Chapter 5

apex

top, peak

perpetually (adv)

continuously (for a long period of time without interruption)

vivid

graphic, bright

reverence

respect, devotion

ludicrous

absurd, ridiculous

derisive

mocking, sarcastic

tacitly (adv)

understood directly without the use of words

solemnity

seriousness

effigy

image, statue

sough

to make a soft whistling sound

lamentation

wheeping, crying

jeer

taunt, laugh at somebody you don't respect

decorum

dignity, correct behaviour

indignant

outraged, angry

inarticulate

unable to express yourself clearly/ easily

tempestuously (adv)

emotionally, stormily

mimicry

being able to copy the voice, movements, etc of others

discursive

moving from one point to another without any strict structure

incantation

chant, prayers, spell