crucible vocabulary Flashcards
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motionless,non-reactive
persecute
to oppress a race or group of people
creed
a statement of beliefs
potent
very strong effective
citadel
a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city
paradox
something,which has qualities that seem to contradict each other
vengeance
punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong
apprehension
dread
resentment
ill feeling toward something
contention
an opinion or claim stated in an argument
formidable
difficult to deal with
conjure
to invoke supposed supernatural forces
subservient
too eager to obey
pretense
insincere behavior
prodigious
great in amount,size
faction
dissenting minority
afflict
to cause sever mental or physical distress to somebody
trepidation
fear or uneasiness about the future or future events
reprimand
to rebuke somebody for a wrong doing
condemnation
disapproval,criticism
scoff
to express derision or scorn
