“The Crucible” Act 1 Vocab

Question 1

Formidable

Answer 1

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Question 2

Trepidation

Answer 2

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Question 3

Hypocrites

Answer 3

A person who is a hypocrite.

Question 4

Partisans

Answer 4

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Question 5

Calumny

Answer 5

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

Question 6

Inert

Answer 6

Lacking the ability or strength to move.

Question 7

Titillated

Answer 7

Stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.

Question 8

Sidles

Answer 8

Walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially sideways or obliquely.

Question 9

Licentious

Answer 9

Unrestrained by law or general morality; lawless; immoral. going beyond customary.

Question 10

Covenanted

Answer 10

Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts.

Question 11

Prodigious

Answer 11

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Question 12

Arbitrate

Answer 12

Reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.

Question 13

Contiguous

Answer 13

Sharing a common border; touching.

Question 14

Defers

Answer 14

Put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.

Question 15

Defamation

Answer 15

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.