The Crucible- Act 1 (part 1) Flashcards
Paradox
A statement that seems contradictory/unbelievable/absurd but that may be true
Theocracy
System of government in which the priest rules
Hearty
Loudly, vigorous, and cheerful (behavior)
Quake
Shake/shutter with fear
Dissemble
Conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs
Propriet
Establishing standards
Heathen
A person who doesn’t belong to a widely held religion
Witch
Cast an evil spell; enchant
Open
To be honest
Traffick
Illegally trade/dealings with
Conjure
Summon into action or bring into existence
Faction
Dissenting clique
Abomination
Thing that causes disgust/hatred
Gibberish
Mumbling; words that don’t make sense
Snivel
Cry/whine with snuffling
Deference
Courteous regard for people’s feelings
Marvel
Amazed at
Providence
Protective care God or of nature as a spiritual power
Ail
To be unwell
Naught
Nothing
Dwindle
To become smaller or a loose substance
Vindictive
Having/showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Smirch
Discredit; taint
Corroborate
Confirm or give support to a statement/theory/finding
Juncture
Particular point in events/time
Abyss
Anything profound, unfathomable, infinite
Imitation
Impersonation/impression
Formidable
Inspiring fear/respect through being impressively large, powerful, or intense
Blink
Ignore deliberately
Ideology
System of ideas and ideals
