Lord of the Flies

1. v. decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end
2. n. the lower square slab at the base of a column
5. n. the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end
6. n. the state of being strong and active; energy
8. n. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
9. adj. having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
12. adj. feeling or showing elation or jubilation
14. n. the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
15. adv. win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases the
16. v. establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
18. n. a pause or gap in a sequence series, or process
20. adv. eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

1. n. light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat
3. n. a decorative design or pattern
4. n. a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
7. v. take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully
10. n. rapid growth or development
11. adj. attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
13. n. a thicket in which game can hide
15. adv. feeble or insipid
17. n. an object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape
19. n. a steep high cliff or rock outcrop, especially of limestone