"Night" by Elie Wiesel Flashcards by Ashley Teng

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Penury

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Poverty; Destitution

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Annihilate

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To destroy completely

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Billeted

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Housed in civilian (non-military) lodging

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Sublime

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Supreme; An ultimate example

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Edicts

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Official orders

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Surreptitiously

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Secretly

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Conflagration

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Huge raging fire

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Farce

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Absurdity; Mockery; Sham

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Hermetically

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Water and air tight

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Pious

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Devoutly religious

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Invectives

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Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

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Harangued

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Harassed; Bothered; Criticized

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Wizened

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Withered; Shriveled

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Altruistic

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Selfless concern for the well-being of others

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Pittance

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A very small sum

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Untenable

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Unable to defend against attack or objection

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Cynical

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Distrustful of human sincerity

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Grandeur

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Splendor; Impressiveness

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Salvation

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Deliverance from sin and its consequences

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Atonement

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Reparation for a wrong

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Categorical

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Clear and direct

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Reprieve

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Cancellation or postponement of punishment

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Apathy

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Lack of emotion or passion

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Inert

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Lacking the ability or strength to move

Dregs

Remnants; Leftovers