Night Vocabulary 2 Flashcards
contagion
an influence that spreads rapidly
embarkation
beginning of a journey
encumbrance
burden
indeterminate
vague, not fixed in advance
rivet
to hold attention tightly, as if physically attached
semblance
outward appearance, but with a sense of falsity
vigilance
state of extreme watchfulness
derision
to laugh at in contempt, make fun of
liberated
released from slavery or enemy occupation
bereaved
to leave in a sad or lonely state
pious
very religious
unremittingly
not slacking, keeping on track
compulsory
mandatory, must do
lolling
hanging loosely, dangling
oblivion
A place or mental state of no return; a wasteland.
harangue
To yell at someone endlessly or the rant itself.
stupefied
Made speechless and confused by an event or events.
liquidate
- To get rid of something completely.
annihilate
To entirely destroy
Kaddish
A Jewish prayer to celebrate our presence in this world and the spirit of those who have
passed on.
