Crucible Vocab Flashcards
Predilection
A preference or special liking
Inert
Lacking of ability or strength to move
Parochial
Of or relating to a church or parish
Innate
Inborn; natural
Ingratiate
Intended to gain approval or favor
Autocratic
Of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power
Junta
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force
Theocracy
A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
Propriety
The state or quality of conforming to conventionally accept standards of behavior or morals
Remiss
Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
Intimations.
An indication or hint
Contiguous
Sharing a common border.
Inculcation
Instill by persistent instruction
Abrogate
Repel or do away with
Lascivious
Feeling or revealing on overt and often sexual desire
Pallor
An unhealthy pale appearance
Ameliorate
Make better
Indignant
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Begrudge
Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of something
Inept
Having or showing no skill
Blasphemy
The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things
Lechery
Excessive or offensive sexual desire
Affidavit
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation; for use as evidence in a trial.
Covenanted
To come to an agreement that brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people
