Lord Of the Flies

Clamber

to climb with difficulty, to scale, scramble (verb)

Lagoon

An area of shallow water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes (noun)

Vainly

Excessively proud or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc (adjective)

Quiver

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion (verb)

Decorous

In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained (adjective)

Interpose

place or insert between one thing or another. (verb)

Strident

loud and harsh, grating or presenting a point of view in a forceful way (adjective)

Scupper

a hole in a ship's side to carry water overboard from the deck or an outlet in the side of a building for draining water (noun)

Clamor

loud shouting, especially from a group of people (noun)

Pallor

an unhealthy pale appearance (noun)

Indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by perceived slights against you (noun)

Grating

a fixed frame or the like covering an open to exclude a persons, animals, coarse material, or objects while admitting light, air, or fine material (noun)

Warp

become or cause to become twisted or bent out of shape (verb)

Conch

a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell (noun)

Scornfully

to do something without respect or to show displeasure (adverb)

Officious

to be annoyingly eager to do more than is necessary (adjective)

Indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (adjective)

Tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people (noun)

Irresistible

too tempting or attractive to be resisted (adjective)

Nimble

quick and light in movement or action (adjective)

Festoon

a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curb as a decoration (noun)

Tendril

a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form (noun)

Oppressive

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group (adjective)

Inscrutable

impossible to understand or interpret (adjective)

Barb

the point that stands backwards in an arrow or fishhook to prevent it from being easily extracted (noun)

Bewilder

to confuse or puzzle someone (verb)

Flaunt

to display or provoke envy to show defiance (verb)

Furtive

trying to avoid attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble (adjective)

Glimmer

a faint light that flickers (noun)

Opalescence

resembling an opal in the display or various colors (adjective)

Mirage

an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions (noun)

Croon

hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)

Preposterous

contrary to reason or common sense, utterly absurd or ridiculous (adjective)

Caper

skip or dance about in a lively or playful way (verb)

Incredulously

in a manner indicating disbelief (adjective)

Irrelevance

unrelated or not connected to something (noun)

Implication

a conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not clearly stated (noun)

Shrill

a high pitched piercing sound (adjective)

Malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others (adjective)

Obscure

not known about (adjective)

Opaque

not able to be seen through (adjective)

Gnaw

to bite or nibble at something persistently (verb)

Speculation

the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence (verb)

Scowl

an angry or bad tempered expression (noun)

Jabber

talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense (verb)

Jeer

to make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice (verb)

Indigo

a deep shade of blue (noun)

Mimicry

the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain and ridicule (noun)

Inarticulate

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly (adjective)

Gibbering

speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock (verb)

Squawk

make a loud, harsh noise (verb)

Bristle

to become rigid with anger or irritation (verb)

Relentless

persistent, contrant, harsh or inflexible (adjective)

Savage

describing a member of people regarded as primitive, uncivilized, fierce, uncontrolled, violent, and ferocious (adjective)

Covert

not openly acknowledged or displayed (adjective)

Infinite

limitless or endless in space or extent (adjective)

Snivel

cry or sniffle (verb)

Uncompromising

showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions (adjective)

Infuriating

making one extremely angry and impatient (adjective)

Sagely

in a profoundly wise manner (adverb)

Blunder

(to make) a stupid or careless mistake (verb)

Heed

to give careful warning (verb)

Iridescent

displaying a play of lustrous colors (adjective)

Vex

to irritate or annoy (verb)

Crimson

maroon/deep purple-red (adjective)

Corruption

dishonest conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery (noun)

Tremulous

shaking or quivering slightly (adjective)

Trickle

to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream (verb)

Steadfast

resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering (adjective)

Befoul

to make dirty, pollute (verb)

Shudder

tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion (verb)

Gesticulate

use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words (verb)

Stifle

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate (verb)

Twitch

give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement. (verb)

Smother

kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate (verb)

Phosphorescence

light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. (noun)

Squat

To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs. (verb)

Myopic

Lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. (noun)

Devastate

destroy or ruin [something] (verb)

Multitudinous

Forming a multitude or great number, existing in great numbers. (adjective)

Snigger

To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh. (verb)

Incantation

A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. (noun)

Wriggle

squirm, zigzag (verb)

Heave

fling, hoist, throw (verb)

Thicket

dense growth of shrubs or bushes (noun)