the crucible act 3 Flashcards
1
Q
befouled
A
dirty impure
2
Q
quail
A
to show fear
3
Q
denounce
A
to express harsh criticism
4
Q
flask
A
small flat container
5
Q
rile
A
to irritate somebody enough that provokes anger
6
Q
stench
A
horrible smell
7
Q
gaunt
A
thin and bony appearnace
8
Q
providence
A
wisdome and care
9
Q
summon
A
to call into court or send for somebody
10
Q
gibbet
A
hanging post
11
Q
excommunication
A
exclusion from the christian community
12
Q
quavering
A
trembling
13
Q
bequile
A
to charm or decieve or cheat
14
Q
floundering
A
hesitation of confusion
15
Q
reprieve
A
the postponement of punishment to stop or post pone
16
Q
retaliation
A
deliberate or harm against some body or revenge
17
Q
statute
A
law enacted by legislature or a rule
18
Q
adamant
A
very determined and not influenced
19
Q
belie
A
to disquise the true nature of something
20
Q
bounless
A
limitless
21
Q
penitence
A
regret for sins
