1. A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park Vocabulary

2. Chapter 1
Ch’ulp’o, Korea
Ch’ulp’o, Korea – 1150 to 1200

3. Perusal page 4 noun – to examine or look over

4. Glean page 4 verb - to gather left over grain

5. No avail page 5 to be of no use
He tried to get the shark back into the water but to no avail.

6. Emerging - page 7 verb - to come into view

7. Droning page 10 adjective – a deep, dull, repetitive sound
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8. Chapter 2

9. Emboldened - page 14 verb – to be filled with boldness and courage

10. Communal page 19 adjective – collective ownership by a member of a group
These girls are eating at communal tables.

11. Precariously page 20 adverb – unstable, dangerously ready to fall

12. Chapter 3

13. Fatigue page 33 noun – weariness, exhaustion from work

14. Brandishing page 37 -to shake or wave in an aggressive manner

15. Curt – adjective - page 30 - speaking in a rude, brief manner

16. Chapter 4

17. Unobtrusive - adjective - page 41 - Not noticeable

18. Tedious – page 41 – adjective - tiresome from being too long, slow, or boring

19. Residue - noun – page 43 - what remains after parts have been removed

20. Commission - page 46 - noun - a fee paid for work done

21. Chapter 5

22. Vigilance - noun - page 50 - the state of being watchful

23. Translucent - adjective - page 51 - permitting the passage of light

24. Tunic – noun - page 57 - a simple, coat-like garment

25. Chapter 6

26. Stealth – noun - page 64 - the act of stealing

27. Entourage – noun - page 66 - one’s attendants or associates

28. Commiserated – verb - page 72 - to express sorrow or compassion for

29. Chapter 7

30. Treacherously – adverb - page 80 - marked by hidden dangers

31. Shard - noun - page 85 - a small piece, a fragment of pottery

32. Chapter 8

33. Tumultuous – page 89 - adjective – overwhelming confusion or violence

34. Serenity – noun – page 89 - a state of being calm and at peace

35. Perils – noun – page 92 - dangers

36. Chapter 9

37. Foraging – verb – page 101 - to browse and graze for food

38. Sincerity – noun – page 104 - being honest and genuine

39. Chapter 10

40. Mock – verb – page 111 - something done as imitation
Who is mocking whom?

41. Sovereign – noun – page 116 - the acknowledged leader

42. Impeccable - adjective - page 119 - perfect

43. Chapter 11

44. Menacing - adjective - page 122 - to show intention of harm

45. Chapter 12

46. Dignified - adjective - page 133 - showing worth, honor, and seriousness

47. Incredulous - adjective - page 136 - incredible, hard to believe
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48. Skepticism - noun - page 138 - an attitude of doubt

49. Clarity - noun - page 138 - the state of being clear

50. Chapter

51. Subside - verb - page 144 - to settle down, to become quiet

52. Bestowed - verb - page147 - to give as a gift, an honor