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a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority.
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Night vocab words

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, annoyingly troublesome. Pestilential
to rob with open violence; take booty: Pillage
a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event Premonition
of, pertaining to, or having the form of a beast Bestial
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person) Reprieve
a severe test; a trial Crucible
abnormal thinness caused by lack of nutrition or by disease. 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 Encumbrance
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary Vigilant
the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure. 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: Bewildered: completely puzzled or confused; perplexed Haggard
a ruffian or hoodlum Hooligan
distrusting or disparaging the motives of others Cynical
of or pertaining to the night Nocturnal
extremely angry or furious Livid
outward aspect or appearance Semblance
strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous Robust
absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement Apathy
required; mandatory; obligatory Compulsory
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