Wiesel's "Night", vocab, 4-4-2009

Vocabulary pp. 29-45.

38. Wielding, verb; to use effectively. p.29
39. Imperative, adjective; very important. p.30
40. Invective, noun; abusive or very mean language. p. 30
41. Crematorium, noun; place for burning bodies. p. 32
42. Sanctify, verb; to make something sacred. p.33
43. Nocturnal, adjective; stays awake at night, sleeps during the day. p.34
44. Interspersed, adjective; placed at intervals between things. p.35
45. Stung, simple past tense verb; to be hit by a bee, insect, whip, or acute insult (a small sharp pain). p.37
46. Spoiled, simple past tense verb of spoil; food – to get old and go bad. Person, to be given so many things you behave badly. p.42
47. Concurred, verb; to agree in a very positive way. p.45