1. Woods Runner Chapters 1-3
I can determine the meaning of unknown words.

2. Ornate (adjective)
Definition: made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
Synonyms:
Decorated, fancy, elaborate
Antonym:
Plane, ordinary, simple
There was ornate iron fencing at the large home’s entrance.

3. Impenetrable (adj) cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered
Definition:. not penetrable; that 
cannot be penetrated, 
pierced, entered
Synonym:
Mysterious, hidden
Antonym:
Clear, lucid
The thick jungle creates an 
impenetrable wall of green around a 
large island.

4. By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.
Convulsive (adj)
Definition: frantic, jerky movements that are sudden, frantic, or spasmodic
Synonym: unsteady, rapid, uncontrollable, delirious
Antonym: calm, controlled
By convulsive efforts he got on his feet, staggered, and fell.

5. Marauding
to place or set (a burden, tax, fine, etc. on or upon) as by authority
to force (oneself, one's presence or will, etc.) on another or others without right or invitation Read more at
[suh-ren-der] verb
Definition: To roam about and rain in search of things to steal.
Synonyms: ransack, loot, plunder
Antonyms: assist, aid
Just for kicks, bad people marauded neighborhood houses while their owners were away.

6. Contemplate (verb)
Definition: to consider, debate or think about Synonym: ponder, entertain, question, design, plan Antonym: forget
He contemplated the meaning of the poem for a long time.

7. Affirmation (noun)
Definition: an act of saying or showing that something is true
Synonym: confirmation, certification, okay
Antonym:
Deny, ignore
The nodded their heads in affirmation.