The Crucible (Act 2 Vocabulary) Flashcards

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reprimand

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to rebuke someone for a wrong doing

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2
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condemnation

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disapproval, critism

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3
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scoff

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to express derision or scorn about somebody or something

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conviction

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firmly held belief or firmness of opinion

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falter

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to lose confidence

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solemn

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demonstrating sincerity and gravity

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poppet

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middle english - a doll or puppet

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indignant

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angry at unfairness

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condemned

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pronounced something or someone as bad

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dote

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to show extreme fondness , or pay a lot of attention to someone

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base

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lacking morals

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pious

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religious; devout; holy or sacred; virtuous and moral

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13
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theology

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religious theory

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14
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daft

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lacking common sense

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tainted

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polluted , spoiled, or corrupted

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calamity

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a disastrous situation or event

17
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menacingly

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in a threatening and dangerous manner

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lechery

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lustful behavior , especially by a man, that is regarded as distasteful