the crucible

Question 1

inert

Answer 1

motionless, nonreactive

Question 2

persecute

Answer 2

to oppress a race or group of people because of ethnicity or religion

Question 3

creed

Answer 3

a statement or beliefs or set of principles

Question 4

potent

Answer 4

very strong, effective, or powerful; exerting persuasion, influence, or force

Question 5

citadel

Answer 5

a fortress or strongly

Question 6

conviction

Answer 6

a firmly held belief or firmness of opinion

Question 7

falter

Answer 7

to lose confidence

Question 8

solemn

Answer 8

demonstrating sincerity or gravity

Question 9

poppet

Answer 9

middle english- a doll or a puppet

Question 10

indiginant

Answer 10

angry at unfairness

Question 11

condemned

Answer 11

pronounced something or somebody as bad

Question 12

dote

Answer 12

to show extreme fondness, or pay a lot of attention to someone as bad

Question 13

base

Answer 13

lacking morals

Question 14

pious

Answer 14

religious, devout; holy or sacred; virtuous and moral

Question 15

theology

Answer 15

religious theory

Question 16

daft

Answer 16

lacking common sense, irrational

Question 17

tainted

Answer 17

polluted, spoiled, or corrupted

Question 18

calamity

Answer 18

a disastrous situation or event

Question 19

menacingly

Answer 19

in a threatening and dangerous manner

Question 20

lechary

Answer 20

lustful behavior, especially by a man, that is regarded as distasteful

Question 21

befouled

Answer 21

dirty or impure

Question 22

quail

Answer 22

to show fear or apprehension

Question 23

denounce

Answer 23

to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody, usually in public

Question 24

flask

Answer 24

a small flat container for alcohol

Question 25

rile

Answer 25

to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger

Question 26

stench

Answer 26

a horrible smell

Question 27

gaunt

Answer 27

thin and bony in appearance

Question 28

providence

Answer 28

the wisdom, care, and guidance , believed to be provided by God, good judgement and foresight in the management of affairs or resources

Question 29

summon

Answer 29

to call into court; to send for somebody

Question 30

gibbet

Answer 30

a hanging post

Question 31

excommunication

Answer 31

exclusion from the christian community

Question 32

quavering

Answer 32

trembling

Question 33

beguile

Answer 33

to charm, deceive, or cheat

Question 34

floundering

Answer 34

hesitating in confusion

Question 35

reprieve

Answer 35

the postponement of a punishment; to stop or postpone a punishment

Question 36

retailiation

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deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for a harm done

Question 37

statute

Answer 37

law enacted by legislature or an established rule

Question 38

adamant

Answer 38

very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider

Question 39

belie

Answer 39

to disguise the true nature of something

Question 40

boundless

Answer 40

limitless

Question 41

penitence

Answer 41

regret for sins