Crucible Act 3 Vocabulary List

Question 1

vestry

Answer 1

a room in a church where meetings or classes are held

Question 2

remorseless

Answer 2

without compassion; relentless

Question 3

wrath

Answer 3

fury often marked by a desire for vengeance

Question 4

contentious

Answer 4

causing or likely to cause disagreement and disputes between people with differing views

Question 5

qualm

Answer 5

a misgiving, doubt, or bad feeling

Question 6

callously

Answer 6

in a way that shows no concern if other people are upset or hurt

Question 7

apparition

Answer 7

an unexpected sight, a ghost

Question 8

contemplation

Answer 8

long and attentive consideration or observation of something

Question 9

afflicted

Answer 9

distressed

Question 10

dumbfounded

Answer 10

temporarily speechless with astonishment

Question 11

slovenly

Answer 11

not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene

Question 12

transfixed

Answer 12

made immobile from shock

Question 13

befouled

Answer 13

dirt or impure

Question 14

quail

Answer 14

to show fear or apprehension

Question 15

denounce

Answer 15

to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody usually in public