Night Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Jubilant

• Showing great joy or triumph.

• Feeling sad and depressed.

• Experiencing confusion and doubt.

• Displaying indifference and apathy.

Sublime

• A. Ordinary; unremarkable.

• B. Awesome; impressive.

• C. Dull; boring.

• D. Simple; easy.

Farce

• A serious drama with deep themes.

• A mockery; a ridiculous sham.

• A type of classical music composition.

• A detailed historical account.

Provoke

• To incite, instigate or stimulate.

• To calm or pacify.

• To ignore or dismiss.

• To confuse or mislead.

Decree

• An authoritative order; to order.

• A casual suggestion or recommendation.

• A formal request for information.

• A type of informal agreement.

Condemn

• To approve; to praise; to reward.

• To disapprove; to censure; to punish.

• To ignore; to overlook; to dismiss.

• To support; to endorse; to advocate.

Rescind

• To cancel; to repeal.

• To approve; to endorse.

• To delay; to postpone.

• To enhance; to improve.

Penury

• A state of extreme wealth; affluence.

• Extreme poverty; destitution.

• A condition of moderate income; stability.

• A temporary financial setback; hardship.

Insinuate

• To suggest; to hint; to imply.

• To deny; to reject; to refuse.

• To clarify; to explain; to elucidate.

• To celebrate; to honor; to commemorate.

Surreptitious

• Secretive; furtive; clandestine.

• Open; honest; transparent.

• Loud; boisterous; noisy.

• Public; overt; clear.