City of Ember Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'illegible' mean?

Back

Hard to read.

Front

Which of the following best describes a mechanism?

Back

A piece of machinery.

Front

What does the word 'discontinue' mean?

Back

To cease doing or providing something.

Front

What is a synonym for 'reluctantly'?

Back

Unwillingly.

Front

A helicopter _______ the final section of the bridge into place.

Back

Hoisted.

Front

What does 'cease' mean?

Back

To stop or bring to an end.

Front

What is the meaning of 'enthusiastically'?

Back

In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment.

Front

What does 'mechanism' refer to in a machine?

Back

A system of parts working together.

Front

What does 'discontinue' imply in a service context?

Back

To stop providing a service.

Front

What is the opposite of 'illegible'?

Back

Legible.