1. The City of Ember Week 1 Vocabulary

2. Notecards
Running
Definition: to move very quickly, by moving your legs more quickly than when you walk
“Lina was running through the town square with her message for the mayor.” (page 9)

3. endeavor
An attempt to do something new or difficult
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4. solemnly
Very seriously
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5. vital
Extremely important or necessary for something to succeed or exist
Page 9

6. labyrinth
a large network of paths or passages which cross each other, making it very difficult to find your way
Page 11

7. immensely
Extremely
Page 18

8. kiosks
a small building in the street where newspapers, sweets etc are sold
Page 32

9. raucous
Unpleasantly loud noise
Page 40

10. chasm
a very deep space between two areas of rock or ice, especially one that is dangerous
Page 43

11. sifter (trash sifter – a job in Ember)
Someone who sifts through the trash looking for useful objects
Sift - to separate something from other things
Page 58

12. pungent
Having a strong taste or smell
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