Chapter 6: Beast from Air — Vocabulary
Lord of the Flies by William Golding — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 6: Beast from Air
- interminable (adjective)
- Endless or seemingly without end; tediously long.
- leviathan (noun)
- A large sea creature; something enormous and powerful.
- diffidently (adverb)
- In a manner that shows modesty or lack of self-confidence.
- plinth (noun)
- A heavy base or platform supporting a structure or statue.
- bastion (noun)
- A projecting part of a fortification; a stronghold or defended position.
- mutinously (adverb)
- In a rebellious or insubordinate manner.
- constrainedly (adverb)
- In a forced, stiff, or unnatural manner.
- tremulously (adverb)
- In a trembling or quivering manner, often from nervousness or fear.
- precipice (noun)
- A very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.
- clamber (verb)
- To climb or move awkwardly using both hands and feet.
- bravado (noun)
- A bold display of daring or courage, often intended to impress or intimidate.
- derisive (adjective)
- Expressing contempt or ridicule.
- diffident (adjective)
- Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
- guano (noun)
- The accumulated excrement of seabirds, often found on rocks and cliffs.
- oppressive (adjective)
- Weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing a feeling of being overwhelmed.