Vocabulary • Ch 9 - Lord of the Flies • Definitions

What is the definition of 'phosphorescence'?

• Curious and wanting to learn more

• Extremely bad or unpleasant

• A glow that lasts for a while

• To stick out

What word means curious and wanting to learn more?

• corpulent

• phosphorescence

• inquisitive

• abominable

What word means awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance?

• ungainly

• superficial

• cleave

• prosper

What is the definition of 'superficial'?

• Awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

• Only on the surface, not deep

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way

• To do well or be successful

What is the definition of 'cleave'?

• A glow that lasts for a while

• To split or separate something in two

• When someone enters without being invited

• To walk in a relaxed and casual way