“The Crucible” Act 1 Vocab Flashcards

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Formidable

A

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

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Trepidation

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

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3
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Hypocrites

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A person who is a hypocrite.

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Partisans

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

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5
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Calumny

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

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6
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Inert

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Lacking the ability or strength to move.

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7
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Titillated

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

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Sidles

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

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9
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Licentious

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

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Covenanted

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Agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts.

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Prodigious

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

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12
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Arbitrate

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Reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.

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13
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Contiguous

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Sharing a common border; touching.

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14
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Defers

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

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15
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Defamation

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

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