Night Vocabulary 2 Flashcards
1
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contagion
A
an influence that spreads rapidly
2
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embarkation
A
beginning of a journey
3
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encumbrance
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burden
4
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indeterminate
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vague, not fixed in advance
5
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rivet
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to hold attention tightly, as if physically attached
6
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semblance
A
outward appearance, but with a sense of falsity
7
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vigilance
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state of extreme watchfulness
8
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derision
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to laugh at in contempt, make fun of
9
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liberated
A
released from slavery or enemy occupation
10
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bereaved
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to leave in a sad or lonely state
11
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pious
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very religious
12
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unremittingly
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not slacking, keeping on track
13
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compulsory
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mandatory, must do
14
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lolling
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hanging loosely, dangling
15
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oblivion
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A place or mental state of no return; a wasteland.
