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Vocab of Night

Words from the book Night

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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority Edict
to explain; interpret Expound
pernicious; harmful. Plague likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease. Pestilential
to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war Pillage
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event Premonition
without reason or intelligence; brutal; inhuman; beastly Bestial
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person) Reprieve
a severe test: a trial Crucible
thin, wasted, puny, gaunt, haggard, scrawny Emaciated
to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action Incite
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey Embark
something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance Encumbrance
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary Vigilant
something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized Revelation
the act of driving out Expulsion
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 Haggard
to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex Bewildered
a ruffian or hoodlum Hooligan
bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic; believing the worst of people Cynical
active at night Nocturnal
extremely angry, furious Livid
outward aspect or appearance; a copy; a representation Semblance
strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous Robust
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement Apathy
required; mandatory; obligatory Compulsory
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