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night_vocabulary

Vocabulary for Night by Elie Wiesel

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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. any authoritative proclamation or command. edict
to set forth or state in detail: to expound theories. to explain; interpret. expound
pernicious; harmful. annoyingly troublesome. pestilential
to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder: The barbarians pillaged every conquered city. to take as booty. pillage
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event;presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger. a forewarning. premonition
of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast without reason or intelligence; brutal; inhuman: bestial treatment of prisoners. bestial
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). to relieve temporarily from any evil. reprieve
a severe, searching test or trial. crucible
abnormal thinness caused by disease emaciated
to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot. incite
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey. embark
something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance encumbrance
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. vigilant
the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure. something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized. revelation
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. pious
having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn: the haggard faces of the tired troops. haggard
completely puzzled or confused; perplexed. bewildered
a ruffian or hoodlum hooligan
like or characteristic of a cynic; distrusting or disparaging the motives of others. cynical
of or pertaining to the night ( opposed to diurnal). done, occurring, or coming at night: nocturnal visit. nocturnal
enraged; furiously angry: Willful stupidity makes me absolutely livid. reddish or flushed. livid
outward aspect or appearance. a likeness, image, or copy. semblance
strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind. strongly or stoutly built: his robust frame. robust
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement. lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. apathy
required; mandatory; obligatory: compulsory education. compulsory
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