The Crucible: Act 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Predilection
A
a preference or special liking for something
2
Q
Ingratiating
A
charming; flattering
3
Q
Dissembling
A
lying, or concealing one’s intentions
4
Q
Calumny
A
false accusation; slander
5
Q
Compact
A
an agreement or contract
6
Q
Notorious
A
widely and unfavorably known
7
Q
Evade
A
to avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness
8
Q
Prodigious
A
(The Crucible: abnormal or unusual) modern usage: impressive or remarkable
9
Q
Defamation
A
slander; the act of uttering false charges against another in order to damage their reputation
10
Q
Evade
A
to avoid, dodge, escape
