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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| edict | a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. |
| expound | to explain; interpret. |
| pestilential | Dangerous, troublesome, destructive Plague likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease |
| pillage | to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder: |
| premonition | a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment |
| bestial | of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast Marked by brutality or depravity Lacking in intelligence or reason; subhuman |
| reprieve | to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). |
| crucible | a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. |
| emaciated | abnormally thin |
| incite | to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action |
| embark | to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey |
| encumbrance | something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless,or superfluous; burden; hindrance |
| vigilant | keenly watchful to detect danger; wary |
| revelation | the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure. |
| expulsion | the act of driving out or expelling |
| pious | having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an-earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. |
| haggard | having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn |
| bewildered | to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex |
| hooligan | a ruffian or hoodlum. |
| cynical | like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparagingthe motives of others. |
| nocturnal | of or pertaining to the night |
| livid | extremely angry; furious |
| semblance | outward aspect or appearance. A representation |
| robust | (of a person, animal, or plant) Strong and healthy; vigorous |
| apathy | absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. |
| compulsory | required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education. |