Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters — Vocabulary
Lord of the Flies by William Golding — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 12: Cry of the Hunters
- ululation (noun)
- A long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound, typically expressing grief or serving as a signal.
- cordon (noun)
- A line of people or things forming a barrier or encirclement.
- cutter (noun)
- A small boat carried aboard a larger ship, used for transport to and from shore.
- acrid (adjective)
- Having a strong, unpleasant, and suffocating smell or taste, often associated with burning.
- epaulettes (noun)
- Ornamental shoulder pieces worn on military uniforms to indicate rank.
- distended (adjective)
- Swollen or stretched out from internal pressure.
- diddle (verb)
- To cheat or swindle someone.
- inimical (adjective)
- Hostile or harmful; unfriendly.
- obscured (verb)
- Made unclear or difficult to see; hidden from view.
- elephantine (adjective)
- Resembling or characteristic of an elephant, especially in being large or clumsy.
- luminous (adjective)
- Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
- writhed (verb)
- Twisted or squirmed, as in pain or discomfort.
- shuddered (verb)
- Trembled or shook convulsively, as from fear or cold.
- crepitation (noun)
- A crackling or popping sound, especially that made by a fire.