Night ch. 5-6 Vocab

altruistic

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

Veritable

(adj.) actual, true, real; Used as an intensifier

Quarantine

isolation to prevent the spread of disease

Conscientious

diligent and careful

Sanctity

the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly

Wizened

shriveled or wrinkled with age

Famished

extremely hungry

Elude

to escape notice; to get away from

Imprudent

not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

Untentable

incapable of being held or defended

Manacled

handcuffed; shackled

Benediction

blessing

lament

to mourn

emaciated

unnaturally thin

bartered

exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.

sustain

(v.) to support, nourish, keep up; to suffer, undergo; to bear up under, withstand; to affirm the validity of

enveloped

wrap up, cover, or surround completely

plaintive

expressing sorrow

disengage

uncouple; separate; disconnect

melancholy

sadness

Poignant

emotionally moving

vitality

(n.) strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive