Crucible Act 1 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Surmise
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To form an idea of from very little evidence
2
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Dissembling
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To hide under or put on a false appearance
3
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Propriety
A
The quality or state of being proper
4
Q
Deference
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Courteous respectful regard for another of another’s wishes
5
Q
Vindictive
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Inclined to seek revenge
6
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Embittered
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To make bitter or more bitter/ arouse a bitter feeling in
7
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Juncture
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An instance of joining union
8
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Contention
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An act or instance of contending: keeping up with or at the sam level
9
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Subservient
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Useful in an inferior capacity
10
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Canny
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Being cautious or shrewd
11
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Partisan
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A person who supports a position of another
12
Q
Iniquity
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Shameful injustice or wickedness
13
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Defamation
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To injure or deform the good name of
14
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Trepidation
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A tremulous motion/ state of alarm or nervousness
