Act Two: The Crucible Flashcards
1
Q
reprimand
A
to rebuke somebody for a wrongdoing
2
Q
condemnation
A
disapproval, criticism, denunciation
3
Q
scoff
A
to express derision or scorn about somebody or something
4
Q
conviction
A
a firmly held belief or firmness of opinion
5
Q
falter
A
to lose confidence
6
Q
solemn
A
demonstrating sincerity and gracity
7
Q
poppet
A
Middle English – a doll or a puppet
8
Q
indignant
A
angry at unfairness
9
Q
condemned
A
pronounced something or somebody as bad
10
Q
dote
A
to show extreme fondness, or pay a lot of attention to someone
11
Q
base
A
lacking morals
12
Q
pious
A
religious, devout, holy or sacred; virtuous and moral
13
Q
theology
A
religious theory
14
Q
daft
A
lacking common sense, irrational
15
Q
tainted
A
polluted, spoiled, or corrupted
