ENGLISH: the crucible Flashcards
Crucible
Predilection
An established preference for something
Dallied
Act playfully, waste time
Rankle
To cause anger, irritation or deep bitterness
Heathen
An uncovered member of people or nation that does not acknowledge the of the bible.
Parochial
Relating to a parish as a unit of local government.
Citadel
A fortress that commands a city
Innate
Belonging to the essential nature of something.
Individualist
One that pursues a markedly independent course in thought or action.
Autocracy
Government in which one person possesses unlimited power.
Communal
Relating to the community or commune.
Junta
A group of persons controlling a gov ESP after a revolutionary power
Paradox
A statement that seems contrary to common sense and yet is perhaps true
Theocracy
Gov by officials regarded as divinely inspired
Prohibition
The act of forbidding by law
Manifest
Display, demonstrate