“The Crucible” Act 1 Vocab Flashcards
Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
Hypocrites
A person who is a hypocrite.
Partisans
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
Calumny
The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
Inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move.
Titillated
Stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.
Sidles
Walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.
Licentious
Unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral. going beyond customary.
Covenanted
Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts.
Prodigious
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
Arbitrate
Reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
Contiguous
Sharing a common border; touching.
Defers
Put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
Defamation
The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.