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Night-Dong
Vocabulary Words From Night
| vocabulary | definition |
|---|---|
| edict(n.) | a formal, authoritative order' law' statute' proclamation |
| expound(v.) | Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail. |
| pestilential(adj.) | 1.dangerous, troublesome, destructive 2.plague;likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease |
| pillage(n.) | Rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime. |
| premonition(n.) | A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. |
| bestial（adj.） | 1. beastly. 2.marked by brutality or depravity.3. lacking in intelligence or reason; subhuman |
| reprieve（n.） | A temporary escape from an undesirable fate or unpleasant situation. |
| crucible(n.) | a severe test; a trial |
| emaciated(adj.) | Abnormally thin; bony;scrawny; half-starved |
| incite(v.) | Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). |
| embark(v.) | Go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. |
| encumbrance(n.) | A burdensome or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; a load, a headache, a hindrance |
| 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.) | 1. having or exhibiting religious respect and awe; sincere and willing in the observance or religion; devout2. professing or exhibiting a strict, traditional sense of virtue and morality; high-minded |
| haggard(adj.) | Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. |
| bewildered(adj.) | Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. |
| hooligan(n.) | A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang. |
| cynical(adj.) | Believing the worst of other people; skeptical of the motives of others; distrustful |
| nocturnal(adj.) | Done, occurring, or active at night. |
| livid(adj.) | extremely angry;furious |
| semblance(n.) | 1. an outward or token appearance; camouflage; disguise 2. a representation; a copy; resemblance |
| 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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