night vocab 4-5

altruistic

altruistic

adj. unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

imprudent

adj. not sensible, responsible, or wise

untenable

adj. incapable of being defended or justified

dissipate

v. to go away, scatter, or disappear

manacle

v. to confine or restrain as if with handcuffs

lament

v. to express grief verbally

reprieve

n. a relief from harm or discomfort

emaciated

adj. very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold

masquerade

n. a party of guests wearing costumes or disguises

knell

n. the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death