Lord Of The Flies Vocabulary

9. A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea
10. Shine with a soft tremulous light
11. Destroy or ruin
12. Not producing any or the desired effect
14. So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous
15. Active hostility or opposition
16. Howling or wailing sound
17. An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck
18. Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty

1. Made up of various parts or elements
2. Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
3. Deplorably bad or unsatisfactory
4. Closely and neatly packed together; dense
5. Act of scolding or punishing someone
6. Speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock
7. Sung, recited, or played alternately by two groups
8. Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
10. Superficially plausible, but actually wrong
13. Ending to obstruct or harm