Lord of the Flies

Clamber

(verb) to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet.

Lagoon

(noun) a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water.

Vainly

(adverb) in a way that produces no result.

Quiver

(noun) to shake or move with a slight trembling motion.

Decorous

(adj.) marked by propriety and good taste.

Interpose

(verb) to place in an intervening position.

Strident

(adj.) characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound.

Speculate

(verb) to be curious or doubtful about.

Clamor

(noun) noisy shouting.

Pallor

(noun) deficiency of color especially of the face.

Indignation

(noun) anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.

Jumble

(noun) a mass of things mingled together without order or plan

Grating

(adj.) having a harsh or unpleasant sound.