City of Ember Chapters 5-8 Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'painstakingly' mean?

Back

With great care and thoroughness.

Front

What does the word 'wistfully' mean?

Back

With longing or regret.

Front

Which of the following situations could be described as a 'predicament'?

Back

Getting stuck in a small space.

Front

What does the word 'illegible' mean?

Back

Hard to read.

Front

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

Back

hoisted.

Front

What does the word 'hoisted' mean?

Back

To lift or raise something.

Front

What is a 'predicament'?

Back

A difficult or unpleasant situation.

Front

What does 'illegible' imply about writing?

Back

It is difficult to read.

Front

What does 'wistfully' suggest about a person's feelings?

Back

They are feeling a sense of longing or regret.

Front

What is the opposite of 'painstakingly'?

Back

Carelessly.