Crucible Flashcards
Vocab
abdicate
(v) To step down or to fail to undertake or fulfill responsibilities. To give up power or position
Synonym: resign
solace
(n) feeling of comfort during time of sorrow
blatant
(adj) done openly
synonym: obvious.
Corroborate
(v) to confirm or give support with evidence
synonym: verfiy
ingratiating
(adj) intended to gain approval or favor
synonym: pleasing, agreeable
innate
(adj) existing from birth
synonym: inborn; natural
theocracy
(n) government of a state by immediate devine/religious guidance or by officials
trepidation
(n) a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
synonym: frightened, scared, nervous, uneasy
perjury
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
synonyms: lying under oath, giving false evidence/testimony, making false statements, willful falsehood
fanatic
(n) a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.
a person with an obsessive interest in and enthusiasm for something, especially an activity.
synonym:
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.
iniquity
(n )immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
synonyms: wickedness, sinfulness, immoral, impropriety
indictment
(n) a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
lechery
(n) excessive indulgence of sexual desire
synonym: adultery
providence
(n) foresight of care in relation to God.
synonym: divine guidance
