The crucible Flashcards
adamant
noun: a stone believed to be impenetrable
The way the man hit the stone it seemed to be adamant.
afflict
verb: to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish
The cut on the cats leg must have had afflicting pain
beguile
verb:influence with trickery
It was quite easy to beguile the captain for he was very beguile.
confounded
adjective: confused
The dog seemed confused as the man waved at him
contention
noun: striving in rivalry
The war was contented between two old enemies.
contiguous
adjective: in close proximity without touching
the two kids were contiguous as they shared a seat
deference
noun: respectful regard
The man bowed in a deference way
effrontery
noun: shameless or impudent boldness
The kid was effrontery as he climbed the wall he was told not to and got yelled at in front of everyone
formidable
adjective:causing fear
he was a formidable opponent in the field of combat
grave
noun: a tomb
the day was sad as everyone loomed over the grave of there dear old friend
incredulous
adjective:showing disbelief
everyone seemed incredulous as they magician showed his magic trick
malign
verb: speak of evil
the room was filled with malign thoughts
manifestation
noun: outward or perceptible indication
the world was manifested by a greater power
predilection
noun: a tendency to think favorably of something in particular
the votes seemed like a predilection had occurred with the outcome
pretense
noun: a false show of something
the game seemed more pretense now that i had it
