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Torres-Seay Night
| 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 | harmful or destructive |
| pillage | to rob (a place) using violence, especially in wartime |
| premonition | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant |
| bestial | savagely cruel and depraved |
| reprieve | cancel or postpone the punishment (someone, especially someone condemned to death) |
| crucible | a severe test; a trial |
| emaciated | abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food |
| incite | encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior) |
| embark | go on board a ship,aircraft or other vehicles |
| encumbrance | a burden or impediment |
| vigilant | keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties |
| revelation | a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way |
| expulsion | the action of depriving someone of membership in an oranization |
| pious | having or exhibiting religious respect and awe: sincere and willing in the observance of religion; devout. 2. Professing or exhibiting a strict, traditional sense of virtue and mortality |
| haggard | looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worrying, or suffering |
| bewildered | cause (someone) to become perplexed or confused |
| hooligan | a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang |
| cynical | believing that people are motivated by self-interest, distrustful or human sincerity or integrity |
| nocturnal | done, occurring, or active at night |
| livid | furiously angry |
| robust | strong and healthy, vigorous |
| apathy | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern |
| compulsory | required by law or a rule, obligatory |