Lord of the Flies Group #1 Vocabulary

Proffer – (v.) hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer

Efflorescence – (n.) the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower.

Specious – (adj.) misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.

Swathing –( adj.) wrap in several layers of fabric.

Pursed- (v.) puckered.

Furtive – (adj.) sly devious.

Gesticulated – (v.) to gesture with one’s hands.

Errant – (adj.) disobedient.

Ebullience – (n.) liveliness.

Recrimination – (n.) accusation made in retaliation.

Tumult – (n.) uproar.

Festooned – (adj.) decorated.

Vicissitudes – (n.) difficulties or hardships.

Contrite – (adj.) sincere sorrow for shortcomings.

Declivities – (n.) descending slopes.

Susurration – (n.) murmur.

Sepals – (n.) modified leaf at the base of a petal.

Impalpable -  (adj.) not capable of being felt.

Incursion – (n.) breakthrough into enemy territory.

Detritus – (n.) debris.

Runnels – (n.) little streams.

Swarthiness (n.) darkness of skin.

Malevolently – (adv.) with hostility.

Derision – (n.) ridicule

Tempestuously – (adv.) stormily

Diffidently – (adv.) with hesitation and respect.