English Vocab for Night

penury (n.)

extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency

waif (n.)

a homeless person, especially a child or orphan; someone who is thin and gaunt

mysticism (n.)

a category of religious experiences characterized by communing or uniting with the divine through inward contemplation

fraught (adj.)

full of or loaded with; accompanied by

err (v.)

deviate from the usual or proper course in conduct, thought, or opinion

disquieting (adj.)

causing uneasiness or worry

earnest (adj.)

serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and sincerity of feelings

billeted (v.)

assigned by written order to house military personnel; lodged

rescind (v.)

to take back, repeal (The company rescinded its offer of employment after
discovering that Jane's resume was full of lies.)

surreptitiously (adv.)

secretly, stealthily

convoy (n.)

a ship, fleet, group of vehicles, people, etc., accompanied by a protecting (military) escort.

sage (adj.)

having wisdom and good judgment / (n.) a person known for wisdom and good judgment

lucidity (n.)

clearheadedness; clarity; rational understanding

harangued (v.)

lectured at length in a critical and aggressive manner

veritable (adj.)

actual, true, real

altruistic (adj.)

unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others

pittance (n.)

a woefully meager allowance, wage, or portion; a very small amount

cynical (adj.)

thinking the worst of others' motivations; bitterly pessimistic

imprudent (adj.)

unwise, foolish, rash, irresponsible, reckless, careless

untenable (adj.)

not capable of being held or defended; impossible to maintain

categorical (adj.)

unconditional; absolute

apathy (n.)

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest; indifference

grudgingly (adv.)

in an unenthusiastic or resentful way; reluctantly; unwillingly

prostrate (adj.)

lying face down, esp. as a sign of humility or worship; physically or emotionally exhausted

recesses (n.)

remote, inner, or hidden places.

benediction (n.)

the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.