The Crucible Act 2 Vocabulary

Question 1

Reprimand

Answer 1

A rebuke, especially an official one.
(The golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules).

Question 2

Naught

Answer 2

Nothing.
(He’s naught but a worthless fool).

Question 3

Magistrate

Answer 3

A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law. One who conducts a court that deals with minor offences and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

Question 4

Solemn

Answer 4

Formal and dignified.
(A solemn procession).

Question 5

Pallor

Answer 5

An unhealthy pale appearance.
(The deathlike pallor of his face).

Question 6

Ameliorate

Answer 6

Make something bad or unsatisfactory better.
(The reform did much to ameliorate living standards).

Question 7

Indignant

Answer 7

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
(He was indignant at being the object of suspicion).

Question 8

Avid

Answer 8

Having it showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
(An avid reader of science fiction).

Question 9

Marvel

Answer 9

Be filled with wonder or astonishment.
(She marvelled at sams composure).

Question 10

Deference

Answer 10

Humble submission and respect.
(He addressed her with the deference due to age).

Question 11

Dote

Answer 11

Be extremely and uncritically fond of.
(She doted on her two young children).

Question 12

Pious

Answer 12

Devoutly Religious

Question 13

Covet

Answer 13

Yearn to possess or have something.
(He covers time for exercise and fishing).

Question 14

Theology

Answer 14

The study of nature of god and religious belief.

Question 15

Subtle

Answer 15

(Especially it’s change or distinction), so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
(His language expresses rich and subtle meanings).

Question 16

Calamity

Answer 16

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
(The journey had led to calamity and ruin).

Question 17

Proportion

Answer 17

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
(The proportion of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising).

Question 18

Blasphemy

Answer 18

The act or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about god or sacred things; profane talk.
(He was detained on charges of blasphemy).

Question 19

Lechery

Answer 19

Excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfullness.
(The vice of lechery).

Question 20

Pretense

Answer 20

An attempt to make something that is not the case; appear true.
(His anger is masked by a pretense that all is well).