The Crucible Act 1 Vocabulary

Question 1

heathen (atheists)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

conjure (magic)

Answer 2

to make something appear or seem to appear by using magic

Question 3

deference (respectful)

Answer 3

a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something

Question 4

dwindling (smaller)

Answer 4

to gradually become smaller

Question 5

Abyss (never ending)

Answer 5

an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

Question 6

intimation (not in the best form)

Answer 6

to say or suggest something in an indirect way

Question 7

formidable (hulk)

Answer 7

very powerful or strong; deserving serious attention and respect

Question 8

trepidation (paranoid)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

notorious (big)

Answer 9

well-known or famous especially for something bad

Question 10

inert (paralyzed)

Answer 10

unable to move

Question 11

defamation (lying or being mean)

Answer 11

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

Question 12

inculcation (repeat)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

avidly (energetic)

Answer 13

very eager

Question 14

licentious

Answer 14

sexually immoral or offensive

Question 15

gibberish (mostly dumb)

Answer 15

unintelligible or meaningless speech; nonsense