Crucible Act II and III Flashcards
lilac
a widely cultivated European shrub of the olive family and is mostly a purple color
vengence
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
naught
nothing
supernatural
beyond what is natural or observable; not explainable by the laws of nature
subservient
prepared to obey others unquestioningly
befuddled
to be confused
aye
yes
fraud
an intentional perversion of truth in order to induce another to part with something of value or to surrender a legal right
Deposition
the process of giving sworn evidence
adultery
voluntary sexual activity (as sexual intercourse) between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband
poppet
pretty doll
contempt
the act of despising
magistrate
an official entrusted with the administration of the laws
petty
small and insignificant
theology
the study of religion and God
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
faulty
working badly or unreliable because of imperfections
put-upon
Take advantage of someone
plaintiff
a person who brings a legal action
anonymity
the condition of being anonymous
perjury
lying under oath
ordained
make someone a priest or minister
sufficent
enough; adequate
base
dumb
tainted
altered from a pure state or condition
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something
harlot
prostitute
forfeit
to give up
undermine
to weaken
callously
feeling or showing no emotion
pretense
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
lechery
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
oath
a solemn promise
gulling
taking advantage of; deceiving
crucible
a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development; test or trial
envy
jealousy
probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
ipso facto
by the fact itself
daft
foolish or mentally irregular
