Chapter 5: Beast from Water — Vocabulary
Lord of the Flies by William Golding — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5: Beast from Water
- effigy (noun)
- A sculpture or model of a person, often used in a derogatory or symbolic sense.
- ludicrous (adjective)
- So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing or ridiculous.
- derisive (adjective)
- Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking.
- incantation (noun)
- A series of words said as a magic spell or charm; a ritualistic chant.
- inarticulate (adjective)
- Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.
- decorum (noun)
- Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified conduct.
- reverence (noun)
- Deep respect and awe for something or someone.
- apex (noun)
- The highest point, peak, or tip of something.
- lavatory (noun)
- A room or place with facilities for washing and using the toilet.
- tempest (noun)
- A violent, windy storm; also used figuratively for a tumultuous disturbance.
- taut (adjective)
- Stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Also used to describe nervous tension.
- discursive (adjective)
- Digressing from subject to subject; rambling.
- gibber (verb)
- To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, often from fear or shock.
- assemblage (noun)
- A collection or gathering of things or people.