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Miller Night Vocab

Night Vocab

Term Definition
reprieve to cancel or postpone a punishment
bestial of or like an animal
premonition A strong feeling something, usually unpleasant, is about to happen
pillage to rob with violence
pestilential relating to or causing an infectious illness
expound present and explain systematically and in detail
edict An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
crucible a ceramic or metal container that is used to melt other metals
emaciated abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
incite to encourage or stir up violent behavior
embark to go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
revelation a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic matter
expulsion the action of depriving someone of membership to an organization
vigilant keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
encumbrance a burden or impediment
pious devoutly religious
haggard looking exhausted and unwell, from worry or fatigue
bewildered cause someone to become perplexed and confused
hooligan a violent young troublemaker
cynical believing that people are motivated by self-interested, distrust of human sincerity or integrity
nocturnal done, occurring, or active at night
livid furiously angry
semblance the outward appearance or apparent form of something, when the reality is different
robust strong and healthy
apathy lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
compulsory required by law or rule; obligatory
Created by: jmiller02
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