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Chapters 1-8

Forlorn: abandoned, left behind Veldt: open grassland area Dell: valley Ponder: to wonder, think upon Sullenly: in a sullen manner Reconcile: make things compatible Compelled: full of

Chapters 9-14

Desolate: deserted and devoid of all inhabitants Contemplate: to think about Cunningly: very cleverly Contrive: form by an exercise, make design Amend: to make better Symposium: conference or meeting for discussing a topic Dwindling: shrinking or vanishing Vagabond: bum, hobo, homeless person Vestments: robe or gown worn as indication of position Transfigure: to glorify or exalt Prodigal: wastefully extravagant

Chapters 15-17

Amendment: alteration or change for the better Bereave: take someone or something important or close Devastating: to ruin physically or emotionally Absolve: set free, release or discharge Assessor: one who assesses property or tax evaluation Implicate: to show the involvement

Chapters 18-22

Ineluctable: impossible to avoid or escape Bereft: pained by the loss of someone Indignation: anger aroused by some perceived offence Reverie: state of dreaming while awake Incorruptible: not possible to corrupt Repenting: asking for forgiveness

Chapters 23-29

Subsidize: to assist by granting subsidy Callous: emotionally hardened Exhilarate: refreshingly thrilled Indiscriminate: without care, thoughtless decisions Unscrupulous: contemptuous of what is right or honorable Renounce: to give, resign or surrender Assailant: one who attacks another violently Constraint: force physically

Chapters 30-36

Desolation: place or country wasted and forsaken Tremulous: timid or unconfident Respite: brief interval, reprieve Intimidation: scare someone into doing something Compulsion: irrational need to perform an action Bereaved: suffered the death of a loved one Transfixed: rendered motionless Provoke: initiate, to intimidate Mumblety-peg: Vault: safe, where valuables are held Apprehension: understanding Scurry: move quickly Eric Jones