 Noun  People protesting an issue or action  Demonstrators were protesting outside of the Gathering Hall because of the increased shortages in the city.

 Verb  Anticipate or expect to happen with great fear  Everyone in Ember dreaded the blackouts.

 Noun  A way out or exit; door  The egress was marked “Closed Due to Construction”, so we were detoured.

 Noun  An attempt to achieve a goal  Lina’s endeavor of climbing onto the roof almost landed her in jail for a day!

 Verb  Lasted; put up with  The citizens of Ember endured increasing shortages of food and supplies.

 Noun  A way in to a place  The entrance to the Mayor’s office was roped off which meant no visitors were allowed in.

 Adjective or verb  Drawn into the interest of something or someone  Doon was fascinated with electricity even though he did not understand it.

 Adjective  Panicky; wild; agitated  Lina was frantic when the guard grabbed her arm and pulled her down the stairs.

 Noun  A form of mold, mildew, yeast; a mushroom.  Fungus grew on the damp walls in the underground tunnels.