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Dasia Davis
Night Vocab. Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Edict | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. |
| Expound | present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail. |
| Pestilential | 1.harmful, troublesome, destructive. 2. plague; likely to spread and cause epidermic disease. |
| Pillage | rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime. |
| Premonition | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. |
| Bestial | 1. beastly. 2. lacking in intelligence or reason, subhuman. |
| Reprieve | a cancellation or postponement of a punishment. |
| Crucible | a serve test; a trial |
| Emaciated | abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food. |
| Incite | encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior). |
| Embark | go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. |
| Encumbrance | a burden or impediment or difficult concern. |
| Vigilant | keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. |
| Revelation | the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world. |
| Expulsion | the action of depriving someone of membership in an organization. |
| Pious | 1. having or exhibiting religious respect & awe; sincere and willing in the observance or religion; devout. 2. professing or exhibiting a strict |
| Haggard | looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. |
| Bewildered | cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. |
| Hooligan | a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang. |
| Cynical | beliving the worst of other people; skeptical of the motives of others; distrustful. |
| Nocturnal | done, occurring, or active at night. |
| Livid | furiously angry. |
| Semblance | the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different. |
| Robust | strong and healthy; vigorous. |
| Apathy | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
| Compulsory | required by law or a rule; obligatory. |