The Crucible Flashcards
Conjured
Invoked unnatural or supernatural forces
Abomination
An object of disgust, shame or dislike
Contention
Disagreement; a claim made in debate
Deference
Respect towards another’s opinion or interest
Innate
A quality or characteristic you are born with; something integral or important
Licentious
Sexually immoral; lacking moral or ethical restraint
Manifestation
A sign; an indication of the existence of something
Paradox
A statement or situation which is contradictory
Prodigious
Impressive in size or amount
Vindictive
Purposely hurtful or hateful
Ameliorate
To improve or make better
Avid
Eager for; dedicated to
Blasphemy
Disrespect for God or other sacred things
Crone
A derogatory term referring to a woman’s age or appearance
Flailing
Hitting or swinging, violently
Indignant
Annoyance or anger over an unfairness towards someone or something
Pallor
Paleness in complexion
Poppet
A ragdoll
Vengeance
Punishment in return for a wrongdoing
Wily
Clever, deceitful
Abundant
Excess
Auger
A hand tool used to make holes
Deposition
A witness’s testimony given under oath
Effrontery
Shameless or arrogant behavior
Gait
A way of walking, trotting like a horse
Imperceptible
Unable to be perceived; tiny or insignificant
Incredulously
Unbelievably
Plaintiff
A person who brings a lawsuit against another
Vestry
A room in a church where sacred objects are kept
Wrath
Extreme anger; Gods punishment for sin
Agape
With mouth open in astonishment
Beguile
To charm or deceive
Cleave
To faithfully cling to
Disputation
A verbal disagreement;argument
Excommunication
Exclusion from a church or group
Gaunt
Excessively thin or withered
Gibbet
A hanging post; gallows
Indictment
A formal accusation before a jury
Reprieve
Delay of punishment
Sibilance
A hissing sound
