Lord of the Flies Vocabulary: CH 10

composite something made up of distinct parts

Example: “The blood roared again in Ralph’s ears; confused images chased each other through his mind. A composite of these things was prowling round the shelters."

assimilating taking in; integrating

Example: “He ceased to work at his tooth and sat still, assimilating the possibilities of irresponsible authority.

purged cleaned; freed

“The night was cool and purged of immediate terror.” Example: “The night was cool and purged of immediate terror.”

illumination intellectual or spiritual enlightenment

Example: “Sitting on the tremendous rock in the torrid sun, Roger received this news as an illumination.”

speculation assumption

“A theological speculation presented itself.” Example: “A theological speculation presented itself.”