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NightVocabularyPart1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| surname | the name a person has in common with his/ her family members; a last name (as opposed to a “given” name, or “Christian” name |
| encumber | to impede or hinder; to hamper; to slow down; to cause delay or difficulty in completing He was encumbered by his heavy load. |
| waif | a person, especially a child, who has no home or friends; a stray animal The waif was wandering the alley, looking for food. |
| initiation | formal admission or acceptance into an organization or club; the ceremonies or rites of admission |
| billet | lodging for a soldier, student, etc., as in a private home or nonmilitary public building The soldiers were billeted in a civilian’s home. |
| betrothal | the act or state of being betrothed; engaged After their betrothal, they started to plan the wedding. |
| Zionism | a Jewish movement that resulted in the establishment of a Jewish state (Israel) |
| liquidate | to get rid of, especially by killing The camps were liquidated when the liberating army was approaching |
| anguish | excruciating or severe distress, suffering, pain, anxiety, or sorrow She felt anguish when she learned of her father’s death. |
| illusion | something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality He gave me the illusion that he was on my side, but he quickly turned on me. |
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