Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 1: The Sound of the Shell

efflorescence (noun)

The state or period of flowering; an outburst of growth or development

decorous (adjective)

Dignified and socially proper in behavior or appearance

proffer (verb)

To hold out or offer something for acceptance

interposed (verb)

Placed or inserted between one thing and another; interjected

furtive (adjective)

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt; secretive

bastion (noun)

A projecting part of a fortification; a stronghold or something seen as protecting

enmity (noun)

A state or feeling of active opposition or hostility

pallor (noun)

An unhealthy pale appearance

creepers (noun)

Trailing or climbing plants that spread along the ground or up surfaces

lagoon (noun)

A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a reef or barrier

scar (noun)

In the novel, the long gash cut through the jungle by the crashed aircraft

conch (noun)

A large spiral seashell that can be blown like a trumpet to produce a deep sound

incredulous (adjective)

Unwilling or unable to believe something; showing disbelief

tumult (noun)

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; commotion

chorister (noun)

A member of a choir, especially a choirboy

clambering (verb)

Climbing or moving awkwardly using both hands and feet