The Crucible Flashcards
Adamant
(adj) Unshakeable or immovable
he is adamant that he will not resign
afflict
(v) cause pain or affect or trouble
his younger child was afflicted with pain
Beguile
(v) to lead by deception
they were beguiled to sign a peace treaty
Confounded
(adj) to express anger or annoyance
he was a confounded nuisance
contention
(noun) a heated disagreement
the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries
contiguous
(adj) sharing a common border: touching
The 48 contiguous states
Deference
(noun) humble submission and respect
he addressed her with deference due to her age
effrontery
(noun) insolent or impertinent behavior
one juror had the effrontery to challenge the coroners decision
formidable
(adj) inspiring fear or respect through being powerful or capable
a formidable oppent
grave
(adj) giving cause for alarm
a matter of grave concern
incredulous
(adj) unable to believe in something
an incredulous gasp
malign
(adj) evil in nature or effect
she had a strong and malign influence
manifestation
(noun) an event, action, or object that embodies something
The manifestation of anxiety over the upcoming exams
predilection
(noun) a special liking for something
My predilection for Asian food
pretense
(noun) a claim to make something that is not the case appear true
he asked questions without any pretense of politeness
