crucible act 1 Flashcards
inert
motionless, non reactive
persecute
to oppress a race or group of people because of ethnicity or religion
creed
a statement of beliefs or set of principles
potent
very strong, effective, or powerful
citadel
a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city used as a place of refuge
paradox
something that has qualities that seem to contradict each other
vengeance
punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong
apprehension
dread
resentment
ill feeling toward something or someone, usually as a result of ill usage or insult, or an instance of these.
contention
an opinion or a claim stated in the course of an argument
formidable
difficult to deal with or overcome
conjure
to invoke supposed supernatural forces: to influence with spells
subservient
too eager to obey
pretense
insincere or feigned behavior
prodigious
great in amount,size, or extent