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Night Words SN

definition for Night Elie Wiesel

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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. Edict
to set forth or state in detail: to expound theories Expound
troublesome, destructive, dangerous, plague likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease. Pestilential
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger. Premonition
to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder: The barbarians pillaged every conquered city. Pillage
of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast: lacking in intelligence or reason Bestial
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). Reprieve
a severe test; trial Crucible
physically haggard 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 difficult or superfluous; burden; hindrance: Poverty was a lifelong encumbrance. Encumbrance
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. Vigilant
the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure. Revelation
the act of driving out or expelling: expulsion of air. Expulsion
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, skeptical of the motives of others Cynical
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. Pious
Of or pertaining to the night Nocturnal
Having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc. as the face flesh hands or nails Livid
Outward aspect of appearance Semblance
Strong and healthy, hardy, vigorous; a robust man Robust
absence or suppression of passion emotion, excitement Apathy
requited, mandatory, obligatory, compulsory education Compulsory
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