Crucible Vocab pt. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
effrontery
A
insolent/impertinent behavior (extreme rudeness)
2
Q
plaintiff
A
person who brings up a case against another in court
3
Q
cleave
A
split or sever
4
Q
adamant
A
refusing to be persuaded or to change ones mind
5
Q
beguile
A
1) help time pass pleasantly
2) charm/enchant someone sometimes in a deceptive way
6
Q
sophistication
A
quality of being sophisticated (having/revealing from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture)
7
Q
slovenly
A
messy/dirty
8
Q
abyss
A
deep or seemingly bottomless chasm
9
Q
quail
A
to be very afraid, often so afraid that your body shakes slightly
10
Q
indignant
A
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
