English: Crucible Vocab 1

Question 1

Creed

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N. Any system, doctrine or formula of religious belief, as of a denomination

Question 2

Predilection

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N. Established preference

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Rankle

Answer 3

V. To cause irritation or bitter resentment; fester

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Homage

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N. respect or reverence paid or rendered

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Ingratiating

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Adj. charming; agreeable; pleasing

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Junta

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N. a small group ruling a society, especially after taking power by force

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Paradox

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N. a statement that seems self contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

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Perverse

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Adj. persistent or obstinate in what is wrong; improper

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Dissembling

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V. To give a false or misleading appearance; to pretend

Question 10

Abominations

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N. anything disliked or worthy of hatred

Question 11

Providence

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N. divine guidance, care, protection

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Embittered

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V. To make bitter; cause to feel bitter

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Corroborate

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V. To make more certain, confirm with evidence, prove

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Contention

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N. a point made in a debate

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Intimations

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N. something communicated indirectly

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Formidable

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Adj. causing fear, apprehension, or dread

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Hypocrisy

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N. a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs that one does not really posess

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Calumny

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N. A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

Question 19

Titillate

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V. To excite or arouse sexually

Question 20

Spareness / spare

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N. Being plain, healthfully clean