Crucible Vocab Flashcards by 曾子涵 SarahZeng

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Define overture

A

music at beginning of play
Proposal with aim to negotiate

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Define theocracy

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Gov hierarchy (priests rule)

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Define propriety

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Conform to norms
Being correct

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Define trafficked

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Trade something illegal

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Define providence

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God or nature as a spiritual power for protection

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Define vindictive

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Desire for revenge

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Define corroborating

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Support a finding

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Define abyss

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Bottomless chasm

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Define calumny

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Slander

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define covenanted

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Legally agreed

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Define iniquity

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Unfair behaviour

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Define diametrically

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Directly (reference opp)

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Define inculcation

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Teach someone to adopt a value or attitude, etc.

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Define malign

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Evil in nature

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Define malevolence

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Wanting to do evil to others

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Define Propitiation

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Appeasing god, spirit, or person

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Define puritanical

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Strict religious behaviour

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Define trepidation

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Feeling of dread that smth may happen

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Define exaltation

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Extreme happiness
Elevating someone in rank
Praising someone

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Define ameliorate

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Making smth bad, better

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Define theology

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Study of religion

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Define vestry

A

Room in church that houses sacred items

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Define deposition

A

Overthrowing someone
Giving sworn evidence
Depositing something

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Define Apparition

A

Ghost image of someone

Define guile

Cunning intelligence

Define reprieve

Postpone punishment of someone

Define indictment

Accusation of serious crime

Define penitence

Action of feeling or showing remorse

Define paragon

Person as a perfect example

Define anathema

Curse by the church authority

Define benediction

Bestowing of a blessing