Night Vocabulary (Lists IV, V, and VI)

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terms, parts of speech, and definitions from lists IV, V, and VI for the study of the book Night.

Encumbered (adj.)

Burdened or weighed down, making movement difficult.

Insignificant (adj.)

Too small or unimportant to matter.

Profound (adj.)

Very great, deep, or intense.

Anecdotes (n.)

Short, interesting stories about real people or events.

Constraint (n.)

A limit or restriction.

Provisions (n.)

Supplies provided for use, especially food or other necessities.

Notorious (adj.)

Well known for something bad.

Devoid (adj.)

Completely lacking something.

Lucidity (n.)

Clarity in thought or expression.

Frenzy (n.)

A state of wild or uncontrolled excitement.

Raucous (adj.)

Very loud, harsh, and unpleasant.

Lamentation (n.)

An expression of deep sadness or grief.

Emaciated (adj.)

Extremely thin and weak, usually from hunger or illness.

Deprive (v.)

To prevent someone from having something they need or want.

Bereave (v.)

To cause someone to lose a loved one, especially through death.

Apathy (n.)

A lack of interest, emotion, or concern.

Livid (adj.)

Extremely angry.

Vitality (n.)

Strength, energy, and liveliness.

Feeble (adj.)

Weak or lacking physical strength.

Subjugation (n.)

The act of bringing someone under control or domination.

Berated (v.)

Scolded or criticized angrily.

Precarious (adj.)

Unstable, unsafe, or likely to go wrong.

Atrocities (n.)

Extremely cruel or violent acts.

Harrowing (adj.)

Extremely upsetting or distressing.

Jaded (adj.)

Tired, bored, or no longer interested after experiencing too much of something.

Heinous (adj.)

Extremely evil or wicked.

Surreal (adj.)

So strange or unusual that it seems unreal.

Xenophobia (n.)

Fear, dislike, or prejudice toward people from other countries, cultures, or backgrounds perceived as outsiders.

Intolerance (n.)

Unwillingness to accept people, beliefs, or behaviors that are different from one's own.