The Crucible (4) Flashcards
1
Q
flask
A
a small flat container for alcohol
2
Q
rile
A
to irritate enough to provoke anger
3
Q
stench
A
a horrible smell
4
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony in appearance
5
Q
providence
A
the wisdom, care and guidance provides by God
6
Q
summon
A
to call into court; to send for someone
7
Q
gibbet
A
hanging post
8
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from a Christian community
9
Q
quavering
A
trembling
10
Q
beguile
A
to charm, deceive, or cheat
11
Q
floudering
A
hesitation in confusion
12
Q
reprieve
A
the postponement of a punishment
13
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate harm against someone for a harm done
14
Q
statuate
A
law enacted by legislature or establishment of a rule
15
Q
adamant
A
very determend
