to set forth or state in detail: to expound theories

1.dangerous, troublesome, destructive 2. plague; likely to spread and cause and epidemic diease

to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder

a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event;

of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast

to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).

to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action:

to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.

something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance:

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary:

the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure

an act or instance of exploding; a violent expansion or bursting with noise, as of gunpowder or a boiler (opposed to implosion ).

having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations

having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety;

completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.

believing the worst of other people; skeptical of the motives of others; distrustful

of or pertaining to the night (opposed to diurnal ).

having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.

strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous

absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.

required; mandatory; obligatory:

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Night Vocab.

Term	Definition
Edict	a formal, authoritative order;
expound	to set forth or state in detail: to expound theories
pestilential	1.dangerous, troublesome, destructive 2. plague; likely to spread and cause and epidemic diease
Pillage	to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder
Premonition	a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event;
Bestial	of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast
Reprieve	to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
Crucible	a severe test; a trial
Emaciated	Abnormally thin; thin bony
Incite	to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action:
embark	to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
encumbrance	something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance:
vigilant	keenly watchful to detect danger; wary:
revelation	the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure
expulsion	an act or instance of exploding; a violent expansion or bursting with noise, as of gunpowder or a boiler (opposed to implosion ).
pious	having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations
haggard	having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety;
bewildered	completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
hooligan	a ruffian or hoodlum.
cynical	believing the worst of other people; skeptical of the motives of others; distrustful
nocturnal	of or pertaining to the night (opposed to diurnal ).
livid	having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.
semblance	outward aspect or appearance.
robust	strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous
apathy	absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement.
compulsory	required; mandatory; obligatory:

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