the crucible act 3 Flashcards

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befouled

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dirty impure

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2
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quail

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to show fear

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3
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denounce

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to express harsh criticism

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4
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flask

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small flat container

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5
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rile

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to irritate somebody enough that provokes anger

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stench

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horrible smell

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gaunt

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thin and bony appearnace

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providence

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wisdome and care

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9
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summon

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to call into court or send for somebody

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10
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gibbet

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hanging post

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11
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excommunication

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exclusion from the christian community

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12
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quavering

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trembling

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13
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bequile

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to charm or decieve or cheat

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14
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floundering

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hesitation of confusion

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15
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reprieve

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the postponement of punishment to stop or post pone

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16
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retaliation

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deliberate or harm against some body or revenge

17
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statute

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law enacted by legislature or a rule

18
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adamant

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very determined and not influenced

19
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belie

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to disquise the true nature of something

20
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bounless

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limitless

21
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penitence

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regret for sins