Vocabulary

Embroiled, 92- 1. To bring into discord or conflict 2. To throw into confusion

Piggy, finding himself uncomfortably embroiled, slid the conch onto Ralph’s knees and sat down.

Strident, 16- having quality of harsh sound: creaking, grating

…the note, fluking up an octave, became a strident blare more penetrating than before.

Enmity, 14- deep-seated, often mutual hatred

He trotted through the sand, enduring the sun’s enmity…

Declivities, 49- downward slopes of the ground

But Jack was pointing to the high declivities that led down from the mountain to the flatter part of the island.

Befouled, 141- filthy, soiled

The green light and the glossy patches of sunshine played over their befouled bodies.

Gesticulating, 142- making or using gestures in an excited manner

“We was scared!”, said Piggy excitedly… He was gesticulating, searching for a formula.

Ensconce, 174- to shelter or cover securely

…ensconce himself so deep that only a crawler like himself could crawl through.

Scurfy, 100- covered with dead, scaley matter from the skin

…the skin of the body, scurfy with brine.

Gyration, 65- the act of revolving or whirling

He went on scrambling… Jack broke out of his gyration and stood facing Ralph.

Festoon, 86- to cover wth a string or chain of flowers

Here the breeze was fitful and allowed the strings of the parachute to tangle and festoon.