The Crucible Act 1 Flashcards

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1
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insert

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motionless, non reactive

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2
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persecute

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

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3
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creed

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a statement or beliefs or set of principles

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potent

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

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citadel

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a fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city, used as a place or refuge

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6
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paradox

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something which has qualities that seem to contradict each other

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7
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vengeance

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punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong

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8
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apperhesion

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dread

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9
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restatement

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ill feeling toward something or toward somebody, usually as a result of ill usage or insult or an instance of these

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10
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contention

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an opinion or claim stated in the course of an argument

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11
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formidable

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difficult to deal with or overcome

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12
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conjure

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invoke supposed supernatural forces; to influence with the spells

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13
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subservient

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to eager to obey

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14
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pretense

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insincere or feigned behavior

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15
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prodigious

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great in amount, size, or extent

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16
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fraction

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dissenting