This vocabulary exercise from the chapter helps students learn the meanings of key words used in the story. 'Prospered' means to grow wealthy or succeed. 'Cunning' describes someone clever in a tricky or deceptive way. 'Worried' means feeling very upset or anxious. 'Summon' means to order someone to come to a particular place. 'Adamant' means refusing to change one's mind or being stubborn. 'Judgment' refers to a decision made by a group, in this case, the Panchayat.