Lord of the Flies Vocab Ch 1-2

creepers - any plant that grows along the ground, around another plant, or up a wall by means of extending stems or branches

proffer - hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer

efflorescence - the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower

specious - superficially plausible, but actually wrong

effulgence - radient splendor; brilliance

swathing - wrap in several layers of fabric

conch - a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip

enmity - the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

strident - loud and harsh; grating

matins - the morning song of birds

precentor - a person who leads a congregation in its singing or (in a synagogue) prayers

furtive - attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive

pallidly - deficient in color

suffusion - coloring spread over a surface (as the face)

togs - be or get dressed for a particular occasion or activity

pliant - easily influenced

immured - enclose or confine (someone) against their will

bastion - an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities

hiatus - a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process

gesticulated - use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

induced - succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something

exasperation - a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

conspiratorial - relating to or suggestive of a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful

errant - erring or straying from the proper course or standards

ebullience - the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance

clambering - climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet

swathes - wrap in or as if in strips of cloth

officious - assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

assented - express approval or agreement, typically officially

recrimination - an accusation in response to one from someone else