The Crucible Act 1 Vocab

Question 1

Abomination

Answer 1

• A thing that causes disgust or hatred

- Disgrace

Question 2

Crucible

Answer 2

• A ceramic or metal container in which substances are melted
• Cauldron

Question 3

Deference (n)

Answer 3

• Humble submission and respect

- Respect

Question 4

Dissemble (v)

Answer 4

• Conceal one’s true motives, feelings, and beliefs

- Deceive

Question 5

Dwindle (v)

Answer 5

• Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

- Diminish

Question 6

Formidable (adj)

Answer 6

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful
• Intimidating

Question 7

Intimations (n)

Answer 7

• An indication or hint

- Statement

Question 8

Propriety (n)

Answer 8

• Quality of confronting to conventionally accepted standards or morals
• Proper

Question 9

Snivel (v)

Answer 9

• Cry or sniff in a feeble or fretful way

- Sniffle

Question 10

Trepidation (n)

Answer 10

• A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
• Fear