1. Chapters 1-5

2. 1.Ironic: the opposite of what was expected (2) 2. Palpable: able to be felt (3) 3. Apprehensive: viewing the future with anxiety or alarm (4) 4. Recollection: the action/ability to remember something (4) 5. Vital: necessary to life (8) 6. Prominent: important or famous (8) 7. Transgression: a violation of a law or command (9)

3. 8. Chastise: to punish verbally (20) 9. Remorse: a sense of guilt for past wrongs; regret (23) 10. Bewilder: to confuse or perplex (23) 11. Nondescript: lacking distinctive features or characteristics; unmemorable (24) 12. Gravitating: moving towards something (26) 13. Serene: calm; quiet; peaceful (29) 14. Petulant: an irritated or ill-tempered manner 15. Murky: dark; gloomy; unclear (36)