City of Ember Vocab Flashcard #2 Practice

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What does 'singed' mean?

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To be slightly burned or scorched.

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What does 'pungent' mean?

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Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.

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What does 'summon' mean?

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To call someone to come to a place.

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What is a 'labyrinth'?

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A complicated network of winding passages; a maze.

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What does 'muddled' mean?

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Confused and jumbled up.

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What does 'wry' mean?

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Using dry, especially mocking, humor.

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What does 'gnarled' mean?

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Twisted and rough in appearance.

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What does 'beckoning' mean?

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To signal someone to come closer.

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What does 'serene' mean?

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Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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What does 'antics' mean?

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Foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.