JACEN KURCIVIEZ VOCAB ASSIGNMENT A lord of the Flies
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Jason Kay
Jan 5, 2012, 10:37:01 PM1/5/12
to D Period 2011-2012
Jacen Kurciviez
January 6th, 2012
Connors-D
1.Efflorescence- Flower: The period of greatest blooming and activity
“It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of
tropical weed and coral.” (Golding 12)
He was immensely interested in the exotic efflorescence around him.
2.Hiatus- A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
“There came a pause, a hiatus, the pig continued to scream and the
creepers to jerk, and the blade continued to flash at the end of a
bony arm.” (Golding 31)
Hiatus of ten years, Garrison finally allowed Jacen to take him to
the ballet.
3.Leviathan-Something very large; Giant sea creature in the bible
“Then the sleeping leviathan breathed out, the waters rose, the weed
streamed, and the water boiled over the table rock with a
roar.” (Golding 105)
The leviathan of the creature stood tall, blocking the 10 foot gates.
4.Inarticulate-Without or deprived of the use of speech or words
“Simon became inarticulate in his effort to express mankind's
essential illness.” (Golding 89)
The inarticulate boy could not speak as his first love broke up with
him.
5.Sinewy-consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
“Beside the pool his sinewy body held up a mask that drew their eyes
and appalled them.” (Golding 64)
The sinewy jail bars felt like human tendons as the man witnessed all
the emotion behind them.
6.Tacit- Implied by or inferred from actions or statements
“Jack nodded, as much for the sake of agreeing as anything, and by
tacit consent they left the shelter and went toward the bathing
pool.” (Golding 55)
The tacit personality of the high school student got her killed as
she sarcastically complimented a band-geek who had taken the last
straw.
7.Jeer- Laugh at with contempt and derision
“A sound, half-laugh, half-jeer, rose among the seated boys” (Golding
84)
The jeered laughed of the boys caused the man to ask the girl to
dance to show he was not a coward.
8.Crestfallen-Brought low in spirit
“I don’t remember this cliff,” said Jack, crestfallen, “so this must
be the bit of the coast I missed.” (Golding 117)
The crestfallen boy was quiet as his high school crush made fun of
him.
9.Demure- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or
provocative way.
“Each of them wore the remains of a black cap and ages ago they had
stood in two demure rows and their voices had been the song of
angels.” (Golding 133)
The demure girl stood quiet and giggled as the teenagers complimented
her.
10.Cordon- A series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or
guarding someplace or thing.
“There he would sit, and the search would pass him by, and the cordon
waver on, ululating along the island, and he would be free.” (Golding
191)
The cordons in front of the base prevented anyone from entering
without a pass.
11.Glowered-Looked at or stared angrily or sullenly
“Jack glowered.” (Golding 127)
The man glowered at the women who had been cheating on him.
Acrid- Strong and sharp; sense
“He rubbed his cheek along his forearm, smelling the acrid scent of
salt and sweat and the staleness of dirt.” (Golding 186)
The radishes acrid taste prevented the children from eating them.
13.Talisman- A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck
and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
“By him stood Piggy still holding out the talisman, the fragile,
shining beauty of the shell.” (Golding 180)
The man held onto the talisman of the cross as Satan tried convincing
him to do an evil act.
14.Luminous- Softly bright or radiant
“Grey, feathery ashes scurried hither and thither at his breath but
no spark shone among them. The twins watched anxiously and Piggy sat
expressionless behind the luminous wall of his myopia.” (Golding 169)
The light from the moon created a luminous glow around the girls
face.
15.Snivel- Cry or whine while sniffling
“Then they lay quiet, panting, listening to Robert's frightened
snivels”
The kicked puppy sniveled as he wished he had an owner who loved him.
January 6th, 2012
Connors-D
1.Efflorescence- Flower: The period of greatest blooming and activity
“It was clear to the bottom and bright with the efflorescence of
tropical weed and coral.” (Golding 12)
He was immensely interested in the exotic efflorescence around him.
2.Hiatus- A pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
“There came a pause, a hiatus, the pig continued to scream and the
creepers to jerk, and the blade continued to flash at the end of a
bony arm.” (Golding 31)
Hiatus of ten years, Garrison finally allowed Jacen to take him to
the ballet.
3.Leviathan-Something very large; Giant sea creature in the bible
“Then the sleeping leviathan breathed out, the waters rose, the weed
streamed, and the water boiled over the table rock with a
roar.” (Golding 105)
The leviathan of the creature stood tall, blocking the 10 foot gates.
4.Inarticulate-Without or deprived of the use of speech or words
“Simon became inarticulate in his effort to express mankind's
essential illness.” (Golding 89)
The inarticulate boy could not speak as his first love broke up with
him.
5.Sinewy-consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
“Beside the pool his sinewy body held up a mask that drew their eyes
and appalled them.” (Golding 64)
The sinewy jail bars felt like human tendons as the man witnessed all
the emotion behind them.
6.Tacit- Implied by or inferred from actions or statements
“Jack nodded, as much for the sake of agreeing as anything, and by
tacit consent they left the shelter and went toward the bathing
pool.” (Golding 55)
The tacit personality of the high school student got her killed as
she sarcastically complimented a band-geek who had taken the last
straw.
7.Jeer- Laugh at with contempt and derision
“A sound, half-laugh, half-jeer, rose among the seated boys” (Golding
84)
The jeered laughed of the boys caused the man to ask the girl to
dance to show he was not a coward.
8.Crestfallen-Brought low in spirit
“I don’t remember this cliff,” said Jack, crestfallen, “so this must
be the bit of the coast I missed.” (Golding 117)
The crestfallen boy was quiet as his high school crush made fun of
him.
9.Demure- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or
provocative way.
“Each of them wore the remains of a black cap and ages ago they had
stood in two demure rows and their voices had been the song of
angels.” (Golding 133)
The demure girl stood quiet and giggled as the teenagers complimented
her.
10.Cordon- A series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or
guarding someplace or thing.
“There he would sit, and the search would pass him by, and the cordon
waver on, ululating along the island, and he would be free.” (Golding
191)
The cordons in front of the base prevented anyone from entering
without a pass.
11.Glowered-Looked at or stared angrily or sullenly
“Jack glowered.” (Golding 127)
The man glowered at the women who had been cheating on him.
Acrid- Strong and sharp; sense
“He rubbed his cheek along his forearm, smelling the acrid scent of
salt and sweat and the staleness of dirt.” (Golding 186)
The radishes acrid taste prevented the children from eating them.
13.Talisman- A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck
and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
“By him stood Piggy still holding out the talisman, the fragile,
shining beauty of the shell.” (Golding 180)
The man held onto the talisman of the cross as Satan tried convincing
him to do an evil act.
14.Luminous- Softly bright or radiant
“Grey, feathery ashes scurried hither and thither at his breath but
no spark shone among them. The twins watched anxiously and Piggy sat
expressionless behind the luminous wall of his myopia.” (Golding 169)
The light from the moon created a luminous glow around the girls
face.
15.Snivel- Cry or whine while sniffling
“Then they lay quiet, panting, listening to Robert's frightened
snivels”
The kicked puppy sniveled as he wished he had an owner who loved him.
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