English 11 - unit 8 The Crucible

Question 1

ascertain

Answer 1

v. to find out or learn
with certainty

Question 2

atomization

Answer 2

n. the act of dividing,
fragmenting (as in a
society); the act of
depriving of meaningful
ties to others

Question 3

burlesque

Answer 3

adj. theatrical entertainment of
a broadly humorous, often
earthy character consisting
of short turns, comic skits,
and sometimes striptease
acts

Question 4

contiguous

Answer 4

adj. being in actual
contact; touching
along a boundary or
at a point

Question 5

cosmology

Answer 5

n. a branch of metaphysics
that deals with the
nature of the universe

Question 6

diabolism

Answer 6

n. 1. dealings with or
possession by the devil;
2. belief in or worship of
devils; 3. evil character
or conduct

Question 7

diagnostic

Answer 7

adj. serving to distinguish
or identify

Question 8

diametrical

Answer 8

adj. completely opposed;
being at complete
opposites

Question 9

ecclesiastical

Answer 9

adj. of or relating to a
church esp. as an
established
institution

Question 10

enthrall

Answer 10

v. 1. to hold in or
reduce to slavery; 2.
to hold spellbound

Question 11

exaltation

Answer 11

n. an act of raising or
being raised in rank,
power or character

Question 12

inculcation

Answer 12

n. the act of teaching
and impressing by
frequent repetitions
or admonitions

Question 13

lascivious

Answer 13

adj. lewd, lustful

Question 14

malevolence

Answer 14

n. the quality or state of
having, showing or
arising from intense
often vicious ill will, spite
or hatred

Question 15

malign

Answer 15

n. evil in nature,
influence or effect;
virulent

Question 16

propitiation

Answer 16

n. the act of gaining or
regaining the favor or
good will of

Question 17

prudent

Answer 17

adj. characterized by,
arising from, or
showing good
judgment

Question 18

resurgence

Answer 18

n. a rising again into
life, activity or
prominence

Question 19

revulsion

Answer 19

n. a strong pulling or
drawing away

Question 20

squabble

Answer 20

v. to quarrel noisily and
usually over petty
matters