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night vocab
Term | Definition |
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edict | any authorative proclamation or command |
expound | to add extra info, to give in better detail |
pestilential | pernicious, harmful |
pillage | to stop money or goods by open violence |
premonition | a feeling of anticipation or anxiety over a future event |
bestial | of, relating to, or having the form of a beast |
reprieve | to delay an impending punishment or sentence |
crucible | a severe test or trial |
emaciated | not constrained by custom, tradition, or superstition |
incite | an opinion or look in a specific idea |
embark | to start to begin, to participate in |
encumbrance | somthing encumbrant or burdensome |
vigilant | aware, attentive, ability too see behind |
revelation | the act of revealing or disclosing |
expulsion | the act of driving out or expelling |
pious | having or exhibiting religious aspect and awe |
haggard | ragged, bad looking, in bad shape |
bewildered | confused, puzzled, |
hooligan | a foolish person, one who is always playing around, up to no good |
cynical | distrusting the motives of others |
nocturnal | any human or animal that is awake and alert at night |
livid | mad, angry in an extensive way |
semblance | outward aspect or appearance |
robust | strong and healthy ; hearty vigarous |
apathy | absence or supression of passion |
compulsory | required, mandatory, obligatory |