the crucible Flashcards
inert
motionless, nonreactive
persecute
to oppress a race or group of people because of ethnicity or religion
creed
a statement or beliefs or set of principles
potent
very strong, effective, or powerful; exerting persuasion, influence, or force
citadel
a fortress or strongly
conviction
a firmly held belief or firmness of opinion
falter
to lose confidence
solemn
demonstrating sincerity or gravity
poppet
middle english- a doll or a puppet
indiginant
angry at unfairness
condemned
pronounced something or somebody as bad
dote
to show extreme fondness, or pay a lot of attention to someone as bad
base
lacking morals
pious
religious, devout; holy or sacred; virtuous and moral
theology
religious theory
daft
lacking common sense, irrational
tainted
polluted, spoiled, or corrupted
calamity
a disastrous situation or event
menacingly
in a threatening and dangerous manner
lechary
lustful behavior, especially by a man, that is regarded as distasteful
befouled
dirty or impure
quail
to show fear or apprehension
denounce
to express harsh criticism or condemnation of something or somebody, usually in public
flask
a small flat container for alcohol
rile
to irritate somebody enough that it provokes anger
stench
a horrible smell
gaunt
thin and bony in appearance
providence
the wisdom, care, and guidance , believed to be provided by God, good judgement and foresight in the management of affairs or resources
summon
to call into court; to send for somebody
gibbet
a hanging post
excommunication
exclusion from the christian community
quavering
trembling
beguile
to charm, deceive, or cheat
floundering
hesitating in confusion
reprieve
the postponement of a punishment; to stop or postpone a punishment
retailiation
deliberate harm against somebody in response or revenge for a harm done
statute
law enacted by legislature or an established rule
adamant
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
belie
to disguise the true nature of something
boundless
limitless
penitence
regret for sins
