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The City of Ember Vocabulary Set 2. demonstrators. Noun People protesting an issue or action Demonstrators were protesting outside of the Gathering Hall because of the increased shortages in the city. . dread. Verb Anticipate or expect to happen with great fear
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demonstrators • Noun • People protesting an issue or action • Demonstrators were protesting outside of the Gathering Hall because of the increased shortages in the city.
dread • Verb • Anticipate or expect to happen with great fear • Everyone in Ember dreaded the blackouts.
egress • Noun • A way out or exit; door • The egress was marked “Closed Due to Construction”, so we were detoured.
endeavor • Noun • An attempt to achieve a goal • Lina’sendeavor of climbing onto the roof almost landed her in jail for a day!
endured • Verb • Lasted; put up with • The citizens of Ember endured increasing shortages of food and supplies.
entrance • Noun • A way in to a place • The entrance to the Mayor’s office was roped off which meant no visitors were allowed in.
fascinated • Adjective or verb • Drawn into the interest of something or someone • Doon was fascinated with electricity even though he did not understand it.
frantic • Adjective • Panicky; wild; agitated • Lina was frantic when the guard grabbed her arm and pulled her down the stairs.
fungus • Noun • A form of mold, mildew, yeast; a mushroom. • Fungus grew on the damp walls in the underground tunnels.