Vocabulary • Ch 9 - Lord of the Flies • Definitions

What word means a glow that lasts for a while?

• phosphorescence

• saunter

• tone

• abominable

What is the definition of 'inquisitive'?

• Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

• Only on the surface, not deep

• The way someone sounds when they speak

• Curious and wanting to learn more

What is the definition of 'ungainly'?

• When someone enters without being invited

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

• Having a very large or fat body

• Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

What is the definition of 'superficial'?

• Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

• The effect or influence of something

• Only on the surface, not deep

• When someone enters without being invited

What is the definition of 'cleave'?

• Having a very large or fat body

• To split or separate something in two

• A glow that lasts for a while

• The effect or influence of something

What is the definition of 'saunter'?

• To split or separate something in two

• Only on the surface, not deep

• A glow that lasts for a while

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

What is the definition of 'abominable'?

• The effect or influence of something

• Curious and wanting to learn more

• Extremely bad or unpleasant

• Only on the surface, not deep

What is the definition of 'intrusion'?

• When someone enters without being invited

• Having a very large or fat body

• The way someone sounds when they speak

• To do well or be successful

What word means to stick out?

• impact

• protrude

• prosper

• saunter

What is the definition of 'prosper'?

• Only on the surface, not deep

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

• To do well or be successful

• Curious and wanting to learn more