Crucible - Act 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
pallor (noun)
an unhealthy, pale appearance
condemnation (noun)
the expression of very strong disapproval
indignant (adjective)
feeling or showing anger or annoyance
sarcastical (adjective)
expressing mocking or contemptuous remarks
base (adjective)
inferior, contemptible
calamity (noun)
a disaster or an event that causes damage
blasphemy (noun)
a disrespectful utterance or act towards God or religious figures
menacingly (adverb)
in a threatening manner
tainted (adjective)
having a moral defect; infected
providence (noun)
a work of divine direction
reprimanding (verb)
to formally criticize someone, especially for unacceptable behavior
loftily (adverb)
in a way that shows you think you are better than other people
ameliorate (verb)
to make a bad situation better
deceit (noun)
the act of deceiving, withholding the truth
