Desiccated
Dried, shriveled, shrunken
Devastated
Upset, overwhelmed, shattered
Dilate
Open, widen, expand`
Discombobulated
Confused, shaken, upset
Disheveled
Ruffled, untidy, scruffy
Dissipating
Dispersing, dissolving, scattering
Distended
Swollen, bloated, inflated
Dumbfounded
Surprised, amazed, stunned
Enthrall
Captivate, charm, fascinate
Enthusiastic
Excited, eager, passionate
Entourage
Backup, support, following
Eons
Ages, eternity, forever
Euphoria
Elation, joy, bliss
Evasion
Avoidance, dodging, fudging
Exacerbated
Worsened, intensified, aggravated
Excruciating
Agonizing, unbearable, painful
Feigned
Pretend, contrived, artificial
Fervent
Passionate, eager, enthusiastic
Filament
Thread, strand, string
Fissure
Crack, gap, opening
Furrow
Crease, wrinkle, pucker
Ghastly
Grim, horrific, shocking
Havoc
Chaos, destruction, devastation
Heinous
Monstrous, terrible, dreadful
Horde
Pack, group, gang
Immune
Resistant, protected, invulnerable
Impending
Looming, approaching, coming
Implore
Beg, plead, appeal
Inanely
Ridiculously, childishly, mindlessly
Incapacitate
Harm, disable, weaken
Incessant
Ceaseless, relentless, persistent
Infiltrate
Penetrate, permeate, intrude
Ingenious
Clever, inventive, imaginative
Intentions
Aims, goals, objectives
Interloper
Intruder, snoop, imposter
Invigorating
Stimulating, refreshing, brisk
Invocation
Call, request, appeal
Lilting
Sweet, pleasing, melodious
Ludicrous
Absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical
Lull
Quiet, calm, stillness
Malevolent
Wicked, vindictive, unkind
Manipulate
Operate, use, control
Meager
Skimpy, inadequate, measly
Meandering
Twisting, winding, bending
Mesmerize
Hypnotize, captivate, enthrall
Mirage
Vision, illusion, hallucination
Mirthless
Cheerless, dreary, humorless
Miscreant
Troublemaker, villain, criminal
Myriad
Countless, innumerable, many
Nacreous
Lustrous, shimmering, polychromatic
Oblivious
Unaware, ignorant, insensible
Omniscient
All-knowing, all-seeing, wise
Opalescent
Bright, iridescent, polychromatic
Optimism
Hopefulness, confidence, positivity
Permeate
Flood, fill, soak
Perplexed
Baffled, confused, mystified
Petulant
Sulky, grumpy, moody
Plagued
Afflicted, tortured, troubled
Plaintive
Sad, mournful, sorrowful
Posse
Gang, group, crew
Predicament
Difficulty, dilemma, quandary
Predict
Foresee, guess, expect
Pristine
Perfect, untouched, unspoiled
Prominent
Noticeable, conspicuous, projecting
Pungent
Overpowering, sharp, bitter
Puny
Weak, tiny, feeble
Realm
Kingdom, domain, territory
Regress
Go back, retreat, revert
Reluctant
Unwilling, hesitant, averse
Remnants
Traces, pieces, scraps
Repugnant
Offensive, distasteful, obnoxious
Resolve
Determination, resolution, tenacity
Reverberate
Echo, resound, vibrate
Reverie
Daydream, contemplation, musing
Rivulet
Trickle, stream, creek
Searing
Shooting, burning, stabbing
Serenity
Calmness, peacefulness, stillness
Sinewy
Lean, wiry, strong
Smug
Self-satisfied, superior, haughty
Sneer
Scorn, snicker, jeer
Solemnity
Seriousness, somberness, gravity
Sonorous
Echoing, resonant, deep
Striated
Streaked, banded, striped
Subdue
Conquer, defeat, vanquish
Subjugate
Subdue, defeat, suppress
Summon
Call, bid, beckon
Surreptitious
Secret, sneaky, furtive
Tentative
Hesitant, uncertain, timid
Thrive
Succeed, prosper, flourish
Torturous
Agonizing, excruciating, punishing
Trudge
Walk heavily, stumble, plod
Tsunami
Tidal wave
Turbulent
Choppy, wavy, tempestuous
Turmoil
Chaos, disorder, confusion
Undulation
Wave, ripple, flutter
Unencumbered
Free as a bird
Unwavering
Solid, steadfast, resolute
Utterance
Sound, exclamation, statement
Vague
Unclear, nebulous, ambiguous
Vanquish
Crush, defeat, conquer
Verbose
Talkative, wordy, rambling
Vigilant
Watchful, alert, cautious
Vulnerable
Weak, helpless, exposed
Wary
Cautious, guarded, suspicious
Wince
Cringe, shudder, flinch
Wizened
Wrinkled, lined, aged
Zenith
Peak, summit, highpoint
In what ways does Book III differ from I and II?
What new challenges does Celeste encounter?
How does Celeste’s relationship with the gods change?
How do the gods change in this last book?
What is the significance of the following: Vision/eyes
Fathers
Fluxes
Celeste’s scarf
Home
Tears
The Spear
Time
Darkness
Rebirth
How does Blanche change?
What will happen to Sharon?
Who/what is Noor?
How has Celeste grown in this book?
Why does Celeste make her final decision?
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