1. Forged by Fire
Vocabulary

2. 1. iridescent- having a colorful or lustrous appearance.
2. hysterical- uncontrollably emotional.
3. authoritative- showing confidence or the expectation of being obeyed.

3. 4. resignation- reluctant acceptance of something.
5. desolation- feeling or being alone, solitary, without hope, joyless.
6. hospitality- the friendly reception and treatment of guests and strangers.

4. 7. frivolous- lacking any serious purpose or substance.
8. commotion- a noisy disturbance.
9. enrich- enhancing the quality of something; to add greater value or significance to something.

5. 10. croon- to sing or murmur something in a soft, low voice.
11. mystify- to puzzle or confuse somebody.
12. ordeal- a very difficult experience lasting a long time.

6. 13. plaintive- expressing sadness or sounding sad.
14. sullen- showing bad temper or hostility by refusing to talk, behave socially, or cooperate cheerfully.
15. wiry- slim but muscular and strong.