The Crucible Flashcards
Forbade
refuse to allow (something)
Licentious
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
Qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving
Belie
fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); betray
Snivel
cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way
Trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Lechery
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Ispo Facto
by that very fact or act
Cleave
split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
Penitence
the action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance
Abrogation
the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement
Ingratiating
intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic
Affidavit
a written statement voluntarily made by an affiant or deponent under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law
Unperturbed
not perturbed or concerned
Tantalize
torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable
Rescind
to end (a law, contract, agreement, etc.) officially
Propitiation
the action of propitiating or appeasing a god, spirit, or person
Calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander
Effrontery
insolent or impertinent behavior
Conciliatory
intended or likely to placate or pacify
Sibilant
Who is Rev. Parris
Who is Abigail Willliams
Who is Thomas Putnam
Who is Mary Warren
Who is Rebecca Nurse
Who is Rev. John Hale
Who is Francis Nurse
Who is Marshal Herrick
Who is Deputy Governor Danforth
Who is Tituba
Who is Susanna Wallcott
Who is Mercy Lewis
Who is John Proctor
Who is Giles Corey
Who is Elizabeth Proctor
Who is Ezekiel Cheever
Who is Judge Hathorne
Who is Sarah Good
What are the four themes?
What is the theme of Intolerance?
What is the theme of Hysteria?
What is the theme of Reputation?
What is the theme of Purity?
What are five symbols?
What is the symbol of the Puppet?
What is the symbol of the Witch Trials?
What is the symbol of the Noose?
What is the symbol of Dancing?
What is the symbol/importance of a name?
What is the big connection between The witch trials and McCarthyism?
What is the big connection between The Crucible and Today?
