City of Ember Vocabulary

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Term

Definition

endeavor-

An earnest effort toward a goal; try

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plummet

to fall straight down; plunge

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hoist-

to raise or haul up; lift; heave

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methodically

having ordered and systematic habits of behavior

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flank-

to be placed or situated at the sides of; to protect the sides of

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vague-

not clearly or distinctly expressed or felt

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strewn-

scattered around; spread out

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lurk-

to move secretly

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egress-

a path or opening for going out; exit

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convoluted-

having numerous overlapping folds or coils

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vicious-

having an evil nature

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kiosk-

a small structure used as a newsstand or a booth

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refugee-

one who leaves in search of safety (ex: leaving your country in times of war)

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catastrophe-

- a sudden and widespread disaster

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