crucible act 4 Flashcards
1
Q
flask
A
a small flat container for alcohol
2
Q
rile
A
to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger
3
Q
stench
A
horrible smell
4
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony in appernce
5
Q
providence
A
the wisdom, care and guidance believed to be provided by god
6
Q
summon
A
to call into court; to send for sombody
7
Q
gibbet
A
a hanging post
8
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from the christian comminty
9
Q
quavering
A
trembling
10
Q
beguile
A
to charm, deceive or cheat
11
Q
floundering
A
hesitating in confusion
12
Q
reprieve
A
the postponement of a punishment
13
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge of harm
14
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature or an established rule
15
Q
adamant
A
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
