Crucible Vocabulary Flashcards
Auger
Drilling device, drill bit
Contiguous
Sharing a common bond, touching
Corroborate
Confirm or give support
Contentious
Causing,or likely to cause an argument, controversial
Defamation
Communication of a false statement that harms the repertation of an individual.
Immaculate
Perfectly clean, tidy
Enrapture
Give intense pleasure or joy
Qualm
An uneasy feeling of doubt, worry or fear; a misgiving
Perplex
Cause to feel completely befuddled, of something unaccounted for
Slovenly
Messy or dirty
Inquisition
Long investigation
Adamant
Utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals
Licentious
Unrestrained by law or general morality;lawless, immoral
Beguile
To influence by trickery,flattery, mislead
Trepidation
Tremulous fear, alarm or agitation