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Night Vocabulay HLS
Words from the book Night
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. | Edict |
| present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail | Expound |
| harmful or destructive to crops or livestock | Pestilential |
| rob (a place) using violence, esp. in wartime | Pillage |
| a strong feeling that something is about to happen, esp. something unpleasant | Premonition |
| of or like an animal or animals | Bestial |
| a cancellation or postponement of a punishment | Reprieve |
| a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances may be melted or subjected to very high temperatures. | Crucible |
| abnormally thin or weak, esp. because of illness or a lack of food | Emaciated |
| encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior) | Incite |
| go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | Embark |
| a burden or impediment | Encumbrance |
| keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties | Vigilant |
| a surprising and previously unknown fact, esp. one that is made known in a dramatic way | Revelation |
| the action of depriving someone of membership in an organization | Expulsion |
| devoutly religious. | Pious |
| looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering | Haggard |
| cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused | Bewildered |
| a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang. | Hooligan |
| believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity | Cynical |
| done, occurring, or active at night | Nocturnal |
| informal furiously angry | Livid |
| the outward appearance or apparent form of something, esp. when the reality is different | Semblance |
| (of a person, animal, or plant) strong and healthy; vigorous | Robust |
| lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern | Apathy |
| required by law or a rule; obligatory | Compulsory |