Night Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Deportee: Refers to an individual expelled from their country by government authority, often in the context of refugees or victims of persecution.

• Rabbi: A Jewish spiritual leader responsible for guiding and teaching a congregation, serving as a religious authority within the community.

• Synagogue: The central place of worship for Jewish people, used for prayer, study, and community gatherings.

• Exterminate: A verb indicating the complete destruction or elimination of a group or species, often associated with extreme measures against populations.

• Anti-Semitic: An adjective that describes prejudice against Jews, encompassing hostility towards individuals, Judaism, and the Jewish community as a whole.

• Optimism: A noun representing a hopeful or positive attitude towards future outcomes, often crucial in coping with adversity.

• Decree: A noun for an authoritative order or command issued by a governing body, influencing laws and regulations.

• Dishearten: A verb meaning to diminish someone's spirit or enthusiasm, leading to feelings of discouragement.

• Ghetto: A noun describing an impoverished urban area predominantly inhabited by a specific minority group, often subject to discrimination and social constraints.

• Weariness: This noun captures a state of exhaustion or fatigue, both physically and mentally.

• Truncheons: Short, heavy sticks carried by police for use in maintaining order and enforcing the law.

• Indiscriminately: An adverb that conveys actions taken randomly or without consideration, often leading to negative consequences.

• Infernal: An adjective characterizing aspects that are hellish or suggestive of torment, often used in allegorical contexts.

• Morale: This noun refers to the overall mental and emotional condition of a group, particularly concerning their confidence and enthusiasm, significant in high-stress situations.

• Melancholy: An adjective describing a deep, reflective sadness; also serves as a noun to denote the state of being sad or gloomy.

• Farce: An adjective defining situations that are absurdly ridiculous, often highlighting the folly or absurdity of circumstances.

• Expulsion: A noun that indicates the forced removal of individuals or groups from a place, commonly as a punishment or consequence of laws.

• Pillage: A verb that means to rob or loot goods through open force, usually in the context of war or civil unrest.

• Prolong: A verb that means to extend an event or process in time, often used concerning suffering or conflict.

• Scarcely: An adverb indicating something happens with difficulty, barely occurring or existing.

Test your knowledge with vocabulary from Chapter 1 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. This quiz includes essential terms that highlight the themes of the book, providing deeper insight into the text. Perfect for students seeking to enhance their understanding of key concepts.