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Night P.6 Vocab
Night Passage 6 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atonement | reparation for sin |
| void | not valid |
| crematorium | crematory; a mortuary where corpses are cremated |
| veritable | real or true |
| reprieve | cancel or postpone someone's punishment |
| notorius | famous or well known for something bad |
| emaciated | bony or very thin |
| wallow | roll about or lie in mud or water |
| bartered | exchange for goods and services without using money |
| wry | dry humor; an expression of disgust |
| pedantic | person who is excessively concerned with minor rules |
| scathing | witheringly scornful; severely critical |
| amplification | addition of extra material or illustration clarifying detail |
| posture | the way one holds them self; behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others |
| bravado | a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate |
| seniority | higher rank than others |
| apt | suitable in circumstances |
| fawning | birthing a baby deer; give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection |
| indicative | to indicate something |