The City of Ember Vocabulary 9-12

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Winced

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To grimace in fear or pain.

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Lurking

Back

Hiding and waiting to attack.

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Misfortunes

Back

Bad luck or unfortunate events.

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Committing

Back

Performing or doing something, often used in the context of a crime.

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Groped

Back

Felt about blindly, often in the dark.

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Stubbed toe

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To accidentally hit your toe against something, causing pain.

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Frightening dreams

Back

Dreams that cause fear, often involving danger.

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Darkness

Back

The absence of light, often associated with fear or danger.

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Mayor

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The elected head of a city, responsible for its administration.

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Crime

Back

An act that is against the law.