Lesson 14
luminous
given off light;
clear
humane
compassionate, kind to other human beings or to animals
antidote
A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison
institute
To establish, organize, or put into effect; to begin
Who is Jack Merridew?
This choir leader becomes obsessed with hunting and gradually challenges Ralph’s authority.
voluminous
having great bulk or volume;
ample
stamina
physical strength or courage to resist hardship, illness, or fatigue
loll
To sit back in a relax way
affirm
To declare positively
What is the platform by the lagoon?
This location becomes the main meeting place where the boys hold assemblies.
millennium
A period of one thousand years
sirveillance
close to observation of a person or area
pittance
A very small amount, specially of money
citadel
A fortress on a hill
Why does Ralph want to build a sundial?
To know what time the time is.
infallible
Incapable of making an error;
never wrong
cull
to select and remove weak or inferior members from
pungent
Having a sharp taste or smell
a person who holds a high rank or position of honor
Why did they adjust well to their new rhythm?
mire
An area of wet, swampy ground; deep mud
encroach
To advance little by little beyond the usual limits or boundaries
haggard
Having a tired look
embroil
to involve in an argument or conflict
What is their diet before they started to eat meat?
fruits and nuts