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Mitchell Night Vocab

Vocabulary for the book Night

TermDefinition
Edict An official order or decree
Expound Present or explain a theory or idea systematically in detail
Pestilential Annoying, like a fly, dangerous
Pillage Violently rob
Premonition A foresight of the future, often a negative foresight
Bestial Beast-like in manner
Reprieve Cancel or postpone the punishment of a person(s), usually those condemned to death
Crucible A place or occurrence of severe trial or test
Emaciated Abnormally weak and thin, usually due to lack of food or exhaustion
Incite Encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
Embark Go out on, begin
Encumbrance A burden, impediment
Vigilant Keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties
Revelation A surprisingly and previous unknown fact, usually presented in great drama
Expulsion The act of depriving someone from an organization, group, or other
Pious Religiously devoted, having or exhibiting religious respect and awe; sincere and willing in the observance of religion; devout
Haggard Looking exhausted and rather unwell
Bewildered Confused, uncertain
Hooligan A violent young troublemaker
Cynical Believing people are motivated by self-interest, distrustful, believing the worst of other people
Nocturnal Done, occurring, or active by night
Livid Furiously angry
Semblance Resemblance, or similarity
Robust Strong and healthy, vigorous
Apathy Lack of interest, enthusiasm, concern
Compulsory Required by law, rule, obligatory
Created by: j_mitchell
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