Night ch. 5-6 Vocab
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altruistic
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
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Veritable
(adj.) actual, true, real; Used as an intensifier
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Quarantine
isolation to prevent the spread of disease
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Conscientious
diligent and careful
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Sanctity
the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly
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Wizened
shriveled or wrinkled with age
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Famished
extremely hungry
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Elude
to escape notice; to get away from
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Imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
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Untentable
incapable of being held or defended
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Manacled
handcuffed; shackled
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Benediction
blessing
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lament
to mourn
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emaciated
unnaturally thin
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bartered
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
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sustain
(v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of
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enveloped
wrap up, cover, or surround completely
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plaintive
expressing sorrow
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disengage
uncouple; separate; disconnect
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melancholy
sadness
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Poignant
emotionally moving
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vitality
(n.) strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive
