Night Vocabulary

Monotonous

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. (adj)

Hermetically

in a way that is completely airtight. (adv)

Anguish

severe mental or physical pain or suffering. (n)

Encumbered

restrict or burden in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. (verb)

Timidity

lack of courage or confidence. (v)

Gestapo

the political police force of the Nazi state. (n)

Abstraction

the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events. (n)

anti-Semitic

hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people. (adj)

Fascist

a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism. (n)

Waiflike

thin and looking unhealthy or uncared for. (adj)

Epidemic

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. (noun)

Convoy

a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection. (noun)

Conscientious

wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly. (adj)

Innumerable

too many to be counted (adj)

Reprieve

a cancellation or postponement of a punishment. (noun)

Inadequate

lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. (adj)

Fortnight

a period of two weeks. (noun)

Indeterminate

not exactly known, established, or defined.

Encumbrance

a burden or impediment.

Semblance

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Refuge

something providing shelter.

Trod

walk in a specified way.

Vigilance

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Poignant

sharp or pungent in taste or smell.

Sustain

strengthen or support physically or mentally.

Implored

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Countenance

a person's face or facial expression.

Emaciated

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

Idleness

laziness; indolence

Innumerable

too many to count

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Contagion

the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact.

Dysentery

a significant cause of illness and death caused by bacteria

Spasmodically

in sudden, brief, or sporadic bursts:

Upheaval

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.