The Crucible Act 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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heathen (atheists)

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of or relating to people or nations that do not acknowledge the God

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conjure (magic)

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to make something appear or seem to appear by using magic

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deference (respectful)

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a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something

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dwindling (smaller)

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to gradually become smaller

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Abyss (never ending)

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an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

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intimation (not in the best form)

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to say or suggest something in an indirect way

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formidable (hulk)

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very powerful or strong; deserving serious attention and respect

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trepidation (paranoid)

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a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

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notorious (big)

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well-known or famous especially for something bad

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inert (paralyzed)

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unable to move

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defamation (lying or being mean)

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the act of saying false things in order to make people have a bad opinion of someone

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inculcation (repeat)

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to cause something to be learned by someone by repeating it again and again

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avidly (energetic)

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very eager

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licentious

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sexually immoral or offensive

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gibberish (mostly dumb)

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unintelligible or meaningless speech; nonsense

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