1. Unit #2: Animals and Our World
 Revived-(v) came back to life or consciousness
Immensely-(adv) a great deal; very
Mourning-(adj) expressing grief, especially after someone dies
Consolation*-(n) something that comforts a disappointed person
Cunningly-(adv) cleverly  
Desolate-(adj) lonely; solitary
Translucent-(adj) allowing some light through
Mortality-(n) condition of being mortal, or having to die eventually
Precaution-(n) something you do to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
Exultant-(adj) expressing great joy or triumph
Bellow-(v) roar deeply  
Unit #3: Do Promises Matter?
Vocabulary
Fissures-(n) narrow openings, or cracks..
Torrent-(n) flood..
Transfixed-(adj) rooted to the spot..
Spectators-(n) people who watch.
Simultaneously-(adv) at the same time.
Apparent-(adj) seeming.
Plausible-(adj) believable.
Stalwart-(adj) very loyal and dedicated
Loathed-(v) hated..
Ghastly-(adj/adv) very shocking or horrible; ghostly.
Unit #5: Finding Courage
Summoned-(v) called together
Repressive-(adj) overtly strict; controlling by
Extenuating-(adj) giving a reason for; excusing
Contradiction-(n) difference between two conflicting things that means they cannot be true
Distract-(v) draw attention away
Emerged-(v) came into view; became visible
Huddled-(v) crowded or nestled close together
Precaution-(n) something you do to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening
Culminated-(v) reached its highest point or climax
Fundamental-(adj) basic; forming a foundation

2. Unit #6: Exploring Identity “Resumed*-(v) began again; continued
“Resumed*-(v) began again; continued
Reproach-(n) disapproval; criticism
Conspired-(v) planned together secretly
Nonchalantly-(adv) seemingly uninterested
Sentimental-(adj) emotional; showing tender feeling
Conviction-(n) belief
Avid-(adj) eager and enthusiastic
Dismal-(adj) dark and gloomy  
Crucial-(adj) important; critical
Aptitude-(n) talent; ability
Unit #7: Unexpected Consequences
Ominous-(adj) threatening
Presumptuous-(adj) overconfident; lacking respect
Rash-(adj) too hasty
Malicious*-(adj) hateful; spiteful
Transfixed-(adj) fascinated
Flustered-(adj) nervous; confused
Defiant-(adj) boldly resisting
Metamorphosis-(n) change of form
 Relented-(v) gave in
Cunning-(adj) sly; crafty