Transcript Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
Spontaneously
given to acting upon sudden impulses
Errant
deviating from the regular or proper course;
erring; straying
Gesticulated
to make or use gestures, esp. in an animated
or excited manner with or instead of speech
Clamored
a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people
Ebullience
high spirits; exhilaration; exuberance
Assented
to agree or concur; subscribe to (often fol.
by to):
Recrimination
to bring a countercharge against an accuser
Hayrick
Chiefly British. a haystack
Tumult
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance
of a crowd or mob; uproar
Tirade
a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken
denunciation
Virtuous
conforming to moral and ethical principles;
morally excellent; upright:
Swathes
to wrap, bind, or swaddle with bands of some
material; wrap up closely or fully.