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Kozinski Night Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| edict (n.) | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority (ex. decree or command) |
| expound (v.) | present and explain |
| pestilential (sdj.) | harmful or destructive to crops or livestock (dangerous or destructive) |
| pillage (v.) | rob (a place) using violence |
| premonition (n.) | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant |
| bestial (adj.) | of or like an animal (ex. savage or vicious) |
| reprieve (n.) | cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). |
| crucible (n.) | severe test; a trial |
| emaciated (adj.) | abnormally thin or weak |
| incite (v.) | encourage or stir up (violent) |
| embark (v.) | put or take on board a ship (or begin a journey) |
| encumbrance (n.) | a burden or impediment |
| vigilant (adj.) | keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
| revelation (n.) | a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way |
| expulsion (n.) | the action of depriving someone of membership in an organization |
| pious (adj.) | devoutly religious |
| haggard (adj.) | looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering |
| bewildered (adj.) | perplexed and confused |
| hooligan (n.) | a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gan |
| cynical (adj.) | believing the worst of other people; skeptical of the motives of others |
| nocturnal (adj.) | done, occurring, or active at night |
| livid (adj.) | furiously angry |
| semblance (n.) | the outward appearance or apparent form of something |
| robust (adj.) | strong and healthy; vigorous |
| apathy (n.) | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| compulsory (adj.) | required by law or a rule; obligatory |
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