the crucible Flashcards
ingratiating
charming or flattering
predilection
pre-existing preference
dissembling
disguising one’s real nature or motives
calumny
false accusations, slander
inculcation
teaching by repetition and urging
propitiation
action designed to soothe or satisfy a person, cause, etc
licentious
lacking moral restraint
pallor
paleness
ameliorate
make better
avidly
eagerly
base
low, mean
deference
courteous regard or respect
theology
the study of religion
quail
cringe from
gingerly
cautiously
abomination
something that causes great horror or disgust
blasphemy
sinful act or remark
contentious
argumentative
desposition
the testimony of a witness made under other but not in open court
imperceptible
barely noticeable
deferentially
in a manner that bows to another’s wishes, very respectfully
anonymity
the condition of being unknown
prodigious
of great size, power, or extent
effrontery
shameless boldness
