NIGHT VOCAB 1

Revelation

disclosing something previously secret or obscure

Despair loss of hope

Betrothal

engagement

Optimism

tendency to look on the more favorable side of events

Decision or judgment

Anguish

excruciating or acute distress, suffering, or pain

Firmament

heaven

Deviseto contrive,

plan

Pogroman

organized massacre, especially

of Jews

Anti-Semitism

prejudice or hostility toward Jews

Prohibit

to forbid

Ghetto

a section of a city in which all Jews were required to live.

Synagogue

Jewish house of worship

Encumberto burden or weigh down

Waiflikea person who is homeless, friendless, or neglected