The City of Ember - Chapters 11-20

3. openly resisting or challenging authority, expectations, or norms
5. protruding rocks or natural formations visible on the surface of the earth
7. to hurry or speed up the process of something
10. with hesitation or unwillingness, often implying a lack of enthusiasm
13. a state of great comfort or elegance
14. wasted time or moved slowly, often due to indecision or lack of urgency
18. weak, lacking strength or force
20. in a dryly humorous or ironic manner, often with sarcasm
21. in a slow, heavy, and cumbersome manner
22. unsteady or likely to collapse, often due to poor construction or a state of disrepair
23. in a way that is constant, determined, and never stopping or giving up, even when faced with difficulties, or opposition
24. affected or overwhelmed by a strong emotion, often sorrow or grief
26. a small freestanding booth or structure, typically used for information, transactions, or retail purposes

1. to interpret or convert coded or unclear information into an understandable form
2. a sudden and widespread disaster or even causing significant damage, destruction, or suffering
4. made a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow
6. to move forward or continue
8. to suppose or assume based on probability or evidence
9. to rob, loot, or take goods by force, especially during wartime
11. rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner
12. successive groups of people born and living around the same time, sharing common experiences and cultural traits
15. individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters
16. unfortunate or unlucky events or circumstances
17. swelled or surged outward, often used to describe the movement of smoke, clouds, or fabric
19. reflected or considered deeply on a subject
25. a rope or chain used to restrict the movement of something or someone